Eshott Airfield

Eshott Airfield RAF Eshott (1942–1944) Bockenfield Aerodrome
IATA: none ICAO: none
Summary
Airport type	Public
Owner/Operator	Eshott Airfield Ltd.
Location	Thirston
Elevation AMSL	197 ft / 60 m
Coordinates	55°16′46″N 01°43′05″W / 55.27944°N 1.71806°W / 55.27944; -1.71806
Website	www.eshottairfield.com
Map
Eshott Airfield Location in Northumberland
Runways
Direction Length Surface m ft 01/19 610 2,001 Asphalt 01/19 550 1,804 Grass 08/26 550 1,804 Asphalt

Eshott Airfield is a former Royal Air Force (RAF) World War II airfield in the civil parish of Thirston, in the county of Northumberland, England, 20 miles (32 km) north of Newcastle, and midway between Morpeth and Alnwick. It is also known as Bockenfield Aerodrome.

Second World War

From 10 November 1942 during the Second World War it was home to No. 57 Operational Training Unit RAF. Training on Supermarine Spitfires was carried out there until the unit was transferred north to RAF Boulmer in August 1944.^[1]

Modern use

Eshott is now used by recreational microlights and small light aircraft. It has both tarmac and grass runways.

The airfield is now the home of over 40 aircraft and has a clubhouse building, parking, and three hangar blocks.

References

External links

• Official website

This page was last edited on 13 January 2023, at 22:38