Take flight at Shobdon Airfield
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Learning to fly at Shobdon
We offer training for UK CAA PPL, LAPL, Instrument & Night Ratings and Ground Schooling.
Our friendly team of qualified flight instructors will soon have you winging your way to success.
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Airfield Information
Shobdon Airfield can be a busy environment with a variety of aviation activities from fixed-wing aircraft, microlights, helicopters, gyrocopters.
PPR and information to help you plan your visit are available here.
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Airfield Webcam & Weather
For convenience, we’ve included a feed from our airfield webcam overlooking the windsock and runways.
Check out the feed and access links to weather forecasts to help plan your trip to the airfield.
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New pilots start here
We’re proud to help new pilots take their first steps into an aviation hobby or career.
We can help you start your journey to becoming a pilot. Read our e-book and get in touch to see how we can help you get started.
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Caravan & Camping
Pitch a tent, bring your own caravan or book one of our fully serviced static homes.
There are showers, toilets and laundry facilities on site, together with electrical hook ups and stand pipes for water, all conveniently on the airfield.
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Drones Around Shobdon
In the United Kingdom, flights of unmanned aircraft (drones) around aerodromes that are designated as ‘protected aerodromes’ are restricted.
Shobdon Airfield administers drone flight requests within its area.
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Young Aviator scholarship
The Herefordshire Aero Club Scholarship with the support of local businesses and its members will give you the opportunity to fly a Cessna 152 and begin your journey to becoming a pilot.
We’re excited to help you get started.
The Perfect Gift!
Help start someone’s flying journey or give the gift of flight to someone you know will love it.
Choose from our Cessna 152 or Piper PA28 aircraft and take to the skies with an instructor from £99.
Add an afternoon tea to make your special flight even more memorable.
See our shop page for more information, terms and conditions
Our 2025 events
We are pleased to announce the launch of our 2025 programme of events, with tickets now available for purchase.
This year's lineup features an exciting array of activities, including fly-ins, AirFest, music and fly, and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the dynamic aviation community at Shobdon Airfield.
Flight Training
We offer training for UK CAA PPL, LAPL, Instrument & Night Ratings and Ground Schooling.
Our friendly team of qualified flight instructors will soon have you winging your way to success.
Proudly Sponsored By
Shobdon Airfield is proudly sponsored by a number of exceptional local companies that play a vital role in our operations. The general aviation sector presents its challenges, and we greatly appreciate the commitment of our sponsors to help us provide engaging events and foster community connections.
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