The Airfield is currently OPEN to visiting aircraft.
Friday, 7 November 2025:
Restrictions apply on Event-days i.e. Airshow Days, Fly-ins etc.
PPR (mandatory) through our automated PPR booking system – or use the PPR tab above.
Airfield Opening Hours 0600 (or SR-30 whichever is later) to SS+30 for fuel purchase.
All other facilities only available during Visitor attraction opening hrs 1000L to 1600L (1700L Summer).
Shuttleworth (Old Warden) is a private, unlicensed (except for Event days) aerodrome, situated in a rural area. The airfield is not inspected daily, the manoeuvring area is uneven and there can be areas of soft ground, so please exercise caution.
All powered, fixed wing and flex wing GA and microlight types (excluding Paramotors) as well as rotorcraft are welcome.
Airfield Condition:
The main runway 02/20 is firm as are most of the taxiways. Standing water and softer patches of ground may appear after prolonged or heavy rain.
Confine all movements to the mown areas.
Airfield Physical Characteristics:
All Grass airfield – Manoeuvring surfaces are delineated by short grass.
Runways 02/20 Length 799m, Width 21m. Note there is a 1.0% Downslope on RWY 02
For additional Aerodrome Information please refer to the UK AIP Old Warden Aerodrome entry.
Airfield Activities:
The majority of the time the airfield operates ‘unmanned’ however, it is monitored and can be quite busy with the following activities regularly taking place:
- Model aircraft flying
- Vintage & Non-radio aircraft movements, practice displays, aerobatics, formation flights, test flights, etc.
- Visitor aircraft and Based aircraft movements
- Airfield maintenance
The airfield is only licensed and the radio (A/G or AFISO) manned during Event days, approx. 20 days per year. These are primarily airshows days (approx. 10 days per year between May and October) and Fly-ins.
Note that on Airshow days a Restricted Area (Temporary) RAT will be in force beyond the ATZ, normally up to 3nm and 3500ft.
Arrival Information:
All visiting Aircraft should receive a PPR confirmation by email – please check your spam/junk inbox.
Note: Occasionally folk cannot find the confirmation email; if you have been able to book a slot time, your details have been accepted and the page has changed to the PPR BOOKING ACCEPTED page, then the booking has been logged on the system and PPR granted.
As the airfield is unmanned, it is important that you provide your correct contact details so we can inform you if there are any late changes in airfield condition etc.
We are permitted to accept General Aviation international arrivals, providing you have submitted a GAR report to UK Border Force via: https://www.submit-general-aviation-report.service.gov.uk/welcome/index and comply with any other regulatory requirements – a guide can be found here General aviation guidance. For this purpose we are a Regulated Aerodrome, ICAO Designation EGTH.
Radio Frequency 130.705 Mhz. When the ATZ is activated make appropriate calls to ‘Old Warden Radio/Information’ as required.
At all other times when ‘unmanned’ make blind calls to ‘Old Warden Traffic’.
Unless approved by the Air/Ground and/or AFISO Operator (when manned), all aircraft must complete a standard overhead join at 1800 feet above aerodrome level and a full visual circuit before landing, making blind transmissions as appropriate. This is essential to allow you to assess the wind conditions, look out for other aircraft in the circuit, to allow model aircraft to land safely and so you can look carefully for aircraft carrying out Displays practices, airfield maintenance activity etc.
Note: Most of the Collection aircraft operate non-radio. It is a condition of the use of Shuttleworth airfield that all aircraft must give way and stay well clear of any aircraft carrying out Display practices at the airfield. Aircraft must not take-off or land underneath displaying aircraft without approval.
Non-radio equipped aircraft are permitted but must be extra vigilant especially when approaching the overhead as dynamic practice displays and aerobatics may be being performed in the overhead.
Circuits and Runways in use:
Only the main runway 02/20 is available to visiting aircraft however all runways and airfield surfaces may be in use by resident aircraft. When operating ‘unmanned’, visiting pilots must assess the wind conditions and circuit traffic before making their own mind up as to which runway is appropriate to use. In general, in no wind or 90deg cross wind conditions runway 20 is preferred for landing due to the slight up slope.
All circuits are to the East. LH for Rwy 20 and RH for Rwy 02
Circuit Height is 800ft AGL. However, keep a look out for based vintage aircraft using a tight, oval, circuit at approx. 500ft with a continuous ‘finals’ turn from the downwind leg to land.
Visiting aircraft are strictly not permitted to carry out multiple/training circuits, touch and go’s or multiple flights in and out of the aerodrome without the written permission of the airfield management.
Noise abatement:
We have very good relations with our neighbours so please help us keep it that way. Avoid over flying all villages in the circuit area. As other traffic & pilot/aircraft ability allows, please make either a ‘tight’ circuit inside the villages to the East of the airfield or a longer circuit around them. Look out for other aircraft on alternative circuits especially when turning finals to land.
Please do not directly overfly the Collection hangars (on the West of the airfield), Swiss Gardens (behind the Collection hangars) or Mansion house when joining the circuit.
Parking:
Please park clear off ALL the runways and adjacent to the fence line between the Tower and the Fuel Kiosk or to the south of the Tower and not between Fuel Kiosk and Hanagar fence (see map below, blue boxes mark parking area).
Please be aware that Cambridge Flying Group operate between the Fuel Kiosk and Hangar Fence, in front of ‘C’, from Thursday to Sunday. Please keep this area clear and be aware of Tiger Moths being operated, prop swung and refueled by instructors and student pilots.
Booking in & Landing Fees:
On Event days when the tower is manned please book-in and pay your fees at the base of the tower.
On all other days please fill in the movements log in the wooden hut behind the Fuel Kiosk. The landing fee (£15 for non-members, £10 for S.V.A.S. members) is to be paid in the Visitor Center, Gift Shop. If arriving out of hours, the landing fee should be enclosed the envelope provided, clearly marked with the aircraft Regn. and placed in the honesty box adjacent to the movements log.
Airfield Facilities:
100LL and UL91 fuel is available from our self-service, pay-at-the-pumps fuel kiosk. This takes all major cards and is as simple to use, essentially just the same as forecourt petrol pumps.
Current fuel Price (subject to change without prior warning):
100LL = £1.90 per litre Inc VAT
UL91 = £2.15 per litre Inc VAT
A step ladder is available in the fuel pump kiosk or the booking in hut for use at your own risk.
Site Facilities & Attractions:
Access to the Café and Gift Shop is free to all those arriving by air, road or on foot (on non-Event days) with plenty of tables and chairs to sit at inside and outside.
On site are the visitors attractions consisting of world famous Shuttleworth Collection of airworthy vintage aircraft and working vehicles, Regency Swiss Garden , Woodland and Shrubbery Walks, Summer House and Lakeside Parkland. 60 acres in all!
A single entrance fee for all other attractions applies and is currently £17.50 per adult and £16.00 for over 60s (SVAS/FoSG members and Accompanied under 16s are FREE). However, the landing fee grants one adult free access to attractions on the day. Applicable to non-Event days only, please pay in the Visitor Attraction Gift Shop.
This information applies to non-event day only. For Event days see the tab at the top of the page or use
PPR Event Booking – Shuttleworth Aerodrome
For children, we also have trails in the Collection and Garden and, acres of space to run around in making it arguably the best family airfield to fly into in the country!
Overnight Parking:
Overnight parking is available at £15.00 per night, payable in the Shop during normal opening hours.
Note that the airfield is not monitored outside visitor opening hours and the Trust cannot accept any liability for damaged or stolen property. At all times aircraft are parked here at your own risk.
Accommodation:
If you wish to stay overnight with us there are a number of options:
- Rooms are available at The Shuttleworth House. For details please visit: Stay at Shuttleworth.
- Alternatively we have a self-catering flat at The House for up to 4 guests bookable via AirBnB.
- You can wild camp with your aircraft – overnight parking fee applies, further conditions apply – see Shop staff on arrival for details. If you wish to wild camp on an event weekend such as an Airshow please see this link: Camping at Shuttleworth.