Saint Michaels Airfield serves Preston, Lancashire, GB.
Saint Michaels Airfield (GB-0398) in Preston, Lancashire, is predominantly a microlight airfield and a hub for private pilots, flight training, and aviation enthusiasts rather than a commercial airport. User sentiment is generally positive among those engaged in microlight flying and training, appreciating its dedicated facilities and community atmosphere.
What Users Love:
- Dedicated Microlight Flying: The airfield provides a purpose-built environment for microlight operations, training, and storage.
- Experienced Instructors: It is home to the Northern Microlight School, known for its highly experienced flight instructors.
- Scenic Flying Opportunities: Pilots enjoy the option to fly along the Fylde Coast, land on Piling Sands, or head towards the hills of Beacon Fell, Parlick, and even the Lake District for picturesque views.
- Community and Events: As the base for the North West Microlight Aircraft Club (NWMAC), the airfield fosters a community spirit with regular fly-outs and social events, including annual "Wings & Wheels" fly-ins.
- Non-Radio Aircraft Welcome: The airfield is accessible to non-radio equipped aircraft, indicating an inclusive environment for a range of pilots.
- Flexible Landing Area: During winter months, the entire field can be used for landings when the grass is low, although take-offs are restricted to marked runways.
- Visitor Parking: A designated visitor parking area is available for those arriving by road.
Common Complaints
- Ground Conditions: The airfield can experience soft ground conditions, particularly after prolonged or heavy rainfall during winter months.
- Agricultural Activity: Users should be aware of potential hazards from tractors and agricultural machinery due to grass cutting and hay baling during the summer.
- Challenging Approaches: Specific runways (03, 13, 21) have cautions regarding banking, traffic, and trees, necessitating pilot discretion and short strip landing abilities.
- Limited Amenities: While there is a Club House where hot/cold drinks and snacks *may* be available when open, it does not offer extensive commercial terminal facilities.
- No Commercial Services: As a microlight airfield, it does not provide typical commercial airport services such as security checkpoints, customs/immigration, or baggage handling.
Saint Michaels Airfield caters specifically to the microlight and general aviation community, offering a welcoming environment for flying, training, and social events. While it provides essential facilities for its purpose, it is important for prospective visitors and pilots to understand that it operates as a private airfield and not a commercial passenger airport.
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Where is Saint Michaels Airfield located?
Saint Michaels Airfield is located in Preston, Lancashire, GB, at an elevation of 28 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is GB-0398.