Pilot reviews of Peterborough Conington Airfield

“Flew in to Conington on Sunday 24th a blustery day wind 17 mph across runway. Excellent service from the tower and a marshall to park you. Nice cafe and freindly service. all in all a nice place to visit.”

“My first land away was at Conington on Saturday 26th January, 2008. Nearly missed it because for a change the actual track was spot on, so the airfield was hidden under the nose! Excellent service from A/G, great runway (but a little smaller than I'm used to at Brize!) and even someone to push the plane back into the (admittedly limited) parking space.

Good reception from the staff in the club house, and some good food for lunch too. Landing fee was waived when we uplifted 40 litres of fuel too, but I'd have been happy paying it.

Will definitely be back (in fact, it's one of the options for my QXC)!

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“Flew in here for the first time today. Very well looked-after airfield with a warm welcome, decent food, efficient A/G and an excellent new-looking clubhouse and tower building. Parking is a little limited, but this airfield is well worth the visit, offering good facilities in a very pleasant location. ”

“No hesitation in saying that connington has to be one of the nicest airfields I have visited. The flying facilities ( briefing / runway) are fabulous although the parking is very limited. The A/G is spot on, overflying or landing. The food service, quality, and price is excellent for either lunch or a quick stop over. But most of all the staff are always keen to help, welcoming and interested. I have had landing fees reduced because our aeroplane can't uplift 50 litres but we did fill our tanks, they have rung ahead to get weather and PPR for me. Just what a true GA airfiled should be.”

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“Flew into Connington today from Liverpool after what seemed like an age due to a harsh head-wind. A/G info was very polite and professional the welcome warm the fueling facilities good and the ham & cheese panini was a belter.

£5.00 landing fee waived with the uplift of 40Litres of avgas.

Highly recommended.

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“I flew into Conington today - very easy to find with an easy tarmac runway (watch out for the displaced threshold) and helpful A/G. Smart new restaurant with excellent food with very friendly service. Highly recommended - pay it a visit - just how a GA airfield should be and they all need our support.”

“Nice airfield, friendly staff, nice clubhouse, quiet location and (handy for student pilot) dead easy to find!”

“Flew into Conington yesterday for the first time. Very friendly atmosphere - great value food and love the conservatory overlooking the airfield!

Very helicopter friendly!

Fully recommend a stop for lunch if you are in the area!

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“Visited Conington on Saturday 1st July 06, for an overnight stay. Very nice airfield, and very friendly staff, and even a handling service to help park the plane!! Nice little bar/cafe, but didn't try the food, but I'm sure its a s good as the rest. A great place to visit. I'm sure I will be there again.”

“I cannot compliment this airfield enough, the staff are so helpful and friendly, nothing is too much trouble. There is a wonderful club atmosphere. Easy to locate between the A1 and Railway. ”

“My wife and I, plus Basil, the Spaniel, love flying into Conington! We have been visiting for 6 years with our faithful C150, G-AWGK, and really feel that it is " home away from home".Excellent facilities in every respect.”

“I flew into Connington last night at five minutes to 6, and even though they were shutting up they made me feel very welcome and invited me to stay for a little while. Great clubhouse and an excellent runway surface! Very helpful on the radio and a great experience all round! I'll be coming back for some food one day!

Many thanks.

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“I approached Conington in early 2005 with the intention of taking temporary membership to complete my Night Qualification there.

They are great; they are open for flying until 9pm on Thursday evenings, summer or winter. Very friendly people, and the food at the bar is pretty good, too, especially on Thursdays. I'll be returning...

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“Great place - really friendly. Modern clubhouse built in the last few years and they do a nice all day breakfast!”

“I have just been to Conington as part of my QXC. Nice place, very friendly from initial phone call to final "changing frequency". Easy to find betweeen the A1M and railway, with Peterborough to the north. I'll certainly be going back once I've got my PPL”

“I had to divert into Conington in July due to clag overhead Leicester, and they were an extremely friendly and helpful bunch of folks.

The airfield is easy to find, lying slap between the A1 and East Coast Main Line which both run dead straight north to south. Landing fee is a tenner, although if you uplift 40 litres you get the landing fee waived. Food is quick, tasty and good value. Clubhouse well laid out. Heartily recommended. :)

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“Free landing when you uplift 40 litres plus good food and welcome make a visit well worthwhile”

“I visited conington as my second land-away late last year. I thought everything about the experience was first class, and I can only wonder why it was so quiet. From when I rang in the morning to changing frequency on the way out the ATC were massively friendly.

Great cafe, lovely obstruction free approach, and fabulous huge runway.

I'll be back!”

“What a great airfield, easy to find and wonderfully friendly. Great club house. I was truly impressed. Landing fee is great value for what you get. So, it does have to be asked...what are you waiting for???????”

“My first Nav exercise, cranfield to Connington. Have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality, and the "statutory" bacon sarnie immensely, with a great view of the runway from the new and immaculate consevatory on the side of the club house.
Will be making more trips there, both as student, and PPL - fingers crossed! ”

“A nice airfield to visit, very friendly reception although parking is a bit tight. Free landing if you top up with fuel and good food in the restaurant. ”

“Lovely clubhouse
Great food
Really nice and friendly people

What are you waiting for???”