Pilot reviews of Thruxton Airfield

“Flew down to Thruxton a couple of weeks ago from Fairoaks, really easy to find, and ATC were really friendly. Dispite our visit on a sunny Saturday the field was fairly quite and laid back. Found the landing fee's a bit high, £10 for a 150. Apart from that a nice place to visit. Oh suggest you phone as the race circuit could be active which will effect aircraft movements.”

“Thruxton (EGHO) is my home field so I may be biased but I love it! Be courteous to Thruxton Radio and they're always helpful and welcoming (with clear information) and its easy to find - just off the A303 (but be careful with Boscombe Down MATZ although Boscombe Radar is much more helpful than it needs to be). Circuit height varies according to MATZ activity so best to check.

All the Thruxton staff are comfortably laid back yet know their airfield better than most. If you're coming in from the east on auite day they'll frequently offer a straight in approach before you've even considered it! That's service!

There's a good and popular restaurant under the booking office which is reasonably priced and the food is just what hungry aviators want.

As its surrounded by a racetrack don't go there when the cars are trying to fly - the airfield will be closed - best to phone for details first. (Doesn't happen too often.)

I like the place - tell us what you think!

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“I fly out of Thruxton regularly. I find it a friendly place with excellent facilities - especially the cafe! It is a busy training airfield (www.westernairthruxton.co.uk) and the circuit can get busy and mid week, an active Boscombe zone adds to the load, so it is worth being prepared with frequencies and an approach plan and understanding of the arrival procedures before you set off.”

“Thruxton is a friendly enough place if you already have all the information you'll need. But if you don't, the staff aren't too polite.

Their AIP doesn't mention that they don't like microlights, nor do they when you phone for PPR. And despite having the AIP in front of me when I phoned the chap said I "clearly hadn't bothered reading it" 'cos I didn't know an arrival procedure which isn't actually in there...

All in all a place to miss. Go to Compton Abbas; far nicer and cheaper tea.

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“Visited Thruxton this afternoon. Very friendly. Nice quick service for both food & fuel.”

“Recent change of management at caff there. Very friendly service, food good basic cooking. ”

“Thruxton is a very nice little airfield. It is situated in the centre of the race circuit and has a tarmac and a grass runway. The flying club there is called Western Air and has very reasonably priced aircraft for rental. When i was there it was 90 pph for a t67m and just over 80 for the c. They also have a number of other a/c including archer and a super cub. The restaurant does nice food at a moderate price and you can spend your time on the ground watching the race cars go round.”