Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip, GB.
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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Where is Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip located?
Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip is located GB. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is GB-1041.