glenforsa airfield

PPR. essential via Tel: +44 (0)1680 300 377

FREQUENCY 120.805
If not manned, make blind calls to Glenforsa Traffic on 120.805 

Special Branch (Mandatory 24hr notice for arrival from Ireland, IOM, and non-EEC (12Hr dispensation from the Channel Islands). 

Tel: 0141 899 6087 Fax: 0141 532 6075

Location.
We are situated on the north coast of the Isle of Mull. N56 31.05 W005 54.85 15’amsl

Runway Safety information.

The runway is a grass strip 780m x 28m 15ft amsl. Operational dawn til dusk.
The length is level but the width has a slight slope down to the sea.

Therefore we advise landing, taxing and backtracking on the higher south side of the strip.

Livestock may be on the airstrip weekdays from October 1st to April 30th. Geese may present a hazard throughout the year.

Taxiing aircraft should remain on the runway between the edge markers at all times, (except when entering or leaving the aircraft parking areas)

Turbulence can be expected on approaches with strong southerly winds.

All circuits are over the sea (north) at 800ft.

If using Runway 07 fly a curved approach from base leg inside the hill.

Windsocks are located at each of the thresholds on the sea side and one Helicopter Windsock is placed on the central south side in front of the Glenforsa hotel.

Advisory weather Ventusky

Avgas is available from at Oban Airport.
It is essential you call Oban Airport PPR 01631 572910  / Oban Information 118.05.

Approach

Due to high local terrain you will not be able to make ground contact until visual with the airfield if your approach is from the east although you may hear other airborne traffic. Make a standard call on 120.805 and if you get no reply please keep any chat to a minimum.

If you are approaching and still working Scottish Information on 127.275 they will require a good ETA due to poor coverage. It is advisable to QSY from them with Mull in sight when leaving Oban (in the Lismore Island lighthouse) area while you can still talk to them. If you decide to make an inspection pass then it is entirely at your discretion. Broadcast “going around” and use the sea side fence north of the runway as a fly-by line.

Landing Fees: Glenforsa Airfield is maintained by the Glenforsa Hotel and the landing fees are:

All aircraft £12.50 (£2.50 discount for cash!)

There is no charge for overnight parking.

Aircraft are parked at the owners risk.

C Airfield Control is situated in The Glenforsa Hotel

Please sign in on arrival.

The Airfield operator is Glenforsa Airfield Ltd.