Pilot reviews of Redhill Airfield

“Reasonably challenging due to its location wedged between Heathrow and Gatwick. Knowing that you will be greeted by full ATC on arrival is a bit daunting (for some of us!) but they are very friendly and easy-going. Nice setting, though obviously prone to waterlogging as we only had part length of one runway open out of 3 when another grass airfield on the same day was fine. Well worth studying the airfield layout in Pooleys before setting off as they control all taxying and expect you to understand. I didn't! I had a free voucher so can't comment on cost of landing though I take it from past comments it is expensive. The cafe terrace is nice if the weather is fine but a bit naff indoors if not.”

“Redhill has a new Cafe and serves great food.

Landing Fee is expensive but halved if you take fuel.

ATC are a superb bunch and have helped me along on my ppl.

Get in quick as they might be turning it into a housing estate !!!

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“Visited Redhill last week and was made very welcome.

ATC did and excellent job with no fuss.

They do have a new cafe that serves excellent food.

If you are into helicopters then go and have a look around, most impressive.

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“Very friendly ATC officer, who advised us to ask Thames Radar for a crossing straight overhead London City Airport. Fantastic views: London Dome, Canary Wharf, etc.

Redhill itself is a bit boring: no facilities and a hefty GBP18 landing fee. Worth a second visit ... don't think so.

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Went to Redhill today on way from Sshobdon to Shoreham but they were fogged in suddenly so diverted to Redhill.

Very nice and friendly waved the landing fee and dropped off pasenger as diversion. Did not stay long enough to see anything.

Under the gatwick CTA so strict height requirements and routeing.

All grass runways so to the first timer might find hard to spot as surrounded by other fields ( I did ).

Apparently has waterlog problem in the winter?

Found the taxying over the long grass was a pain as nearly full power to overcome the grass.

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“Landing fee extortionate, facilities nil if you don't count the drinks machine.”

“Runway 08 Hold
Both the UK AIP AD 2-EGKR-1-1 dated 15th May 2003 and Pooleys Guide 2003 has the holds for 08L and 08R marked incorrectly.
The hold for 08L is G2
The hold for 08R is G1
Check NOTAM L0922/03

Airfield Beacon and NDB are u/s until 30 June 2003
Check NOTAM L0793/03 ”