Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip

NoneGB 🇬🇧 Small Airport

ICAO

GB-1041

IATA

Elevation

- ft

Region

GB-SCT

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 55.585485° N, -2.328248° E

Continent: EU

Type: Small Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Traveler sentiment regarding Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip (GB-1041) is overwhelmingly positive, with pilots describing it as a lovely airfield and "one of the best places in the country to fly from." The experience appears to be relaxed and enjoyable, with a focus on the flying itself and the scenic surroundings.

What Travelers Love

Scenic Location: The airstrip is nestled in a beautiful Scottish Borders landscape, offering a very pretty hillscape for flying.
Long and Well-Maintained Grass Runway: Pilots appreciate the "massive" and "long" grass runway (04/22, 520m), which is described as "looking nice and harvested and trimmed". This provides a comfortable landing experience, even in windy conditions.
Friendly Atmosphere and Basic Amenities: The airstrip offers a welcoming and social environment, with a "lovely guy" met in the hanger sharing stories. Pilots can also enjoy coffee, a biscuit, and use of "facilities".
Ease of Access for Pilots: It is considered an easy and recommended airfield to fly into, frequently used for navigation training.

Common Complaints

Limited Traditional Facilities: As a small, private farm airstrip, Lempitlaw does not have traditional terminal facilities, customs, or security checkpoints. The available amenities are basic, suitable for private pilots, but not for commercial travelers.
Lack of METAR: The airstrip does not publish a METAR (aviation routine weather report), with the nearest weather station being RAF Spadeadam, 61 km away. This means pilots need to seek weather information from a more distant source.
Remote Location: While appreciated for its scenery, the location is about 4 nautical miles east-southeast of Kelso town centre, suggesting that immediate transportation connections beyond private arrangements would be limited.

Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip is highly recommended for private pilots seeking a picturesque, friendly, and well-maintained grass airstrip experience in the Scottish Borders, particularly for those who appreciate a less formal aviation environment. It is not an airport for commercial travel, therefore, concerns such as security wait times, customs/immigration experience, or extensive transportation connections are not applicable.

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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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