🇬🇧 Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport

Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport (EGHN) is an unlicensed aerodrome located 1 nautical mile (1.9 km; 1.2 mi) west of Sandown, Isle of Wight, England, near the village of Lake. It is operated by Isle of Wight Airport Ltd.

• Coordinates: 50°39′11″N 001°10′56″W
• Elevation: 55 ft (17 m) AMSL
• Runway: One grass runway, designated 05/23, measuring 884 meters (2,900 feet) in length and 40 meters (131 feet) in width. An artificial grass runway has also been added for year-round operation.
• Use: It is open to the public and serves the Isle of Wight. It previously held a CAA Ordinary Licence for public transport of passengers or flying instruction. The airport offers AVGAS fuel and runway lighting on request. It operates under a Certificate of Agreement with UK Border Force, allowing international traffic arrivals and departures.
• Communications: Sandown Radio operates on 119.27 MHz.
• Historical Significance: The airport was sold to a London property developer who intended to build a holiday camp, but these plans were denied. In May 2013, it was purchased by aviation enthusiasts who aimed to promote the airfield, reducing landing fees and introducing aviation fuel. Recent enhancements include the artificial grass runway, a replica of the Black Arrow rocket, and an airfield bistro.

*Sources researched: eghn.org.uk, en.wikipedia.org, skybrary.aero, skyvector.com, aopa.uk*