Pocklington Airfield

York, East Riding of Yorkshire, GB 🇬🇧 Small Airport

ICAO

GB-0391

IATA

Elevation

90 ft

Region

GB-ENG

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 53.925647° N, -0.79432° E

Continent: EU

Type: Small Airport

Keywords: RAF Pocklington Wolds Gliding Club

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Pocklington Airfield (GB-0391), home to the Wolds Gliding Club, generally receives highly positive traveler reviews focusing on the unique and thrilling experience of silent flight. Visitors consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere and the professionalism of the staff, making it a popular destination for trial flights and gliding enthusiasts.

What Travelers Love

Exceptional Gliding Experiences: Visitors laud the excitement of silent flight and the opportunity to soar over the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds landscape. Trial lessons are particularly highlighted as "totally awesome" and "phenomenal."
Professional and Welcoming Staff: Reviewers frequently commend the instructors as "absolutely brilliant and professional" and the overall staff as "great, welcoming" and "friendly and informative people" at all levels.
Good Facilities for Visitors: The Wolds Gliding Club boasts first-class facilities, including both grass and hard runways, an impressive clubhouse, briefing rooms, a bunk house, and a well-regarded bar and social area.
Friendly and Addictive Atmosphere: Many describe the club as a "great bunch of guys" and find the sport to be highly "addictive," with many expressing a desire to return for longer flights.

Common Complaints

No explicit common complaints regarding the current traveler experience at Pocklington Airfield or the Wolds Gliding Club are readily available in recent reviews. Some visitors expressed a wish for longer flight times during their trial lessons.

Overall, Pocklington Airfield, through the Wolds Gliding Club, offers a highly recommended and satisfying experience for those interested in gliding, marked by excellent instruction and a supportive community.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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