Chiltern Park Aerodrome

The aerodrome was closed because the landowner, the Phillimore Estate, decided not to renew the lease for the Chiltern Park Flying Club, which operated the site. The stated reason was the estate's intention to revert the land to 'alternative agricultural and environmental purposes', effectively ending all aviation activities.

The site has been returned to agricultural use, as per the landowner's plan. Satellite imagery confirms that the airfield infrastructure, including the hangars, clubhouse, and other associated buildings, has been completely dismantled and removed. The outlines of the former grass runways are no longer maintained and are slowly disappearing as the land is farmed.

Established in 1988, Chiltern Park Aerodrome was a private, unlicensed airfield that served the General Aviation (GA) community for 32 years. It was not a former military site; its significance was purely in civil aviation. The aerodrome was home to the popular Chiltern Park Flying Club and was a cherished 'grass roots' flying location. Operations primarily included flight training for the Private Pilot's Licence (PPL), aircraft hire, and providing a base for privately owned light aircraft. It was known for its friendly atmosphere and two well-maintained grass runways (04/22 and 10/28), making it a popular destination for GA pilots in the Thames Valley region.

There are no known plans or prospects for the aerodrome to reopen. The closure is considered permanent as the land has been fully repurposed by the estate, and the operating entity (Chiltern Park Flying Club) has been dissolved.