Little Gransden Airfield

Sandy, Bedfordshire, GB 🇬🇧 Small Airport

ICAO

EGMJ

IATA

Elevation

250 ft

Region

GB-ENG

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Airport Information

GPS Code: EGMJ

Local Code: Not available

Location: 52.165977° N, -0.149222° E

Continent: EU

Type: Small Airport

Keywords: St Neot's

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Recent traveler and pilot reviews for Little Gransden Airfield (EGMJ) in Sandy, Bedfordshire, GB, highlight a generally positive and welcoming atmosphere, particularly praised for its role in offering diverse flying experiences and hosting its popular annual air and car show. Visitors and pilots appreciate its relaxed, informal charm as a grass general aviation airfield.

What Travelers Love

Friendly and Relaxed Atmosphere: The airfield, especially during its annual events, is noted for its friendly and informal environment.
Flying Experiences and Lessons: Little Gransden offers a range of opportunities, including microlight flights, flying lessons (even aerobatic training), and combat simulator experiences, making it a popular destination for aviation enthusiasts. The airfield is home to the TwoTwoFly Microlight School, which offers instruction on C42 aircraft and weight shift trikes, including options for disabled pilots with hand controls.
Historic Significance: The airfield is located on the grounds of Fuller's Hill Farm, on former RAF Tempsford land, a secret airfield used during World War II, adding a unique historical appeal.
Annual Air & Car Show: The Little Gransden Air & Car Show is a highly anticipated event, praised for its superb flying displays, classic car gatherings, craft shows, live music, and family-friendly attractions, all while raising significant funds for BBC Children in Need and local charities.
Flight Simulator Centre: A fully-equipped flight simulator center is on-site, offering public experiences in aircraft like F-16 and F-18 jets.
Charming Grass Strip: Pilots appreciate the grass runways, finding them suitable for practicing short field landings, including with warbirds.

Common Complaints

Prior Permission Required (PPR): Visiting pilots must obtain Prior Permission Required (PPR) to land, which means advance contact is necessary before arrival.
Runway Conditions: Pilots are advised to be mindful of runway conditions, particularly in wet weather, as braking effectiveness may be reduced, and to use different areas of the grass runways to distribute wear.
Airfield Identification and Local Hazards: Pilots are cautioned not to descend below 2500 feet until the airfield is clearly identified and to be aware of local no-fly zones and cables in the area, which can extend up to 3000ft.
Limited Commercial Amenities: As a general aviation airfield, traditional "terminal facilities" are minimal, primarily consisting of a club room or "tea bar" where landing fees are paid.

Overall, Little Gransden Airfield is highly regarded as a charming and active general aviation hub, celebrated for its community events, diverse flying opportunities, and a welcoming atmosphere that appeals to both pilots and the general public, particularly during its annual airshow. However, visiting pilots should note the PPR requirement and specific advisories for safe operations on a grass airfield.

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`10/28`	1870 ft	59 ft	Grass	Active
`03/21`	1410 ft	75 ft	Grass	Closed
`12/30`	2132 ft	149 ft	Grass	Closed

Type	Description	Frequency
A/G	Little Gransden A/G	`130.85 MHz`

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