🇬🇧 Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield

Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield (GB-0438) is a small, private airfield located near York, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. It is situated at Baxby Manor, just west of Husthwaite village, approximately 6 nautical miles southeast of Thirsk.

• Type of Facility: This is a private airfield, also known as Husthwaite airfield, and is categorized as a "small airport" with no scheduled commercial service. Historically, part of the grounds of Baxby Manor, where the airfield is located, were used as an unlicensed airfield from the mid-1980s.
• Location and Basic Runway Information: The airfield's coordinates are approximately 54.16900 latitude and -1.22680 longitude, with an elevation of 130 feet (40 meters) above mean sea level. It is reported to have one runway, designated 04/22.
• Known Uses: Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield is actively used for general aviation. It is home to the Baxby Airsports Club, which provides a supportive environment for pilots and offers flying lessons, skydives, and other aviation experiences, with a focus on training and maintenance services.
• Historical Significance: The airfield has been in operation since at least 1986.