Draycot Aerodrome

Draycot Aerodrome is conveniently situated c. 5 miles south of Swindon and c. 7.5 miles north of Marlborough. Junction 15 of the M4 lies c. 2 miles to the north allowing easy travel to and from Reading, Bristol, Newbury, Hungerford, Oxford, Salisbury and Bath.

The Airfield is located in the heart of the picturesque Wiltshire Downs adjacent to the famous Ridgeway and provides the perfect back drop for picnics and a convenient base for walking or shopping in the nearby Regional Centre of Swindon. Wiltshire is blessed with an exceptional range of historical sites such as Avebury and Silbury Hill and the best known of which is the World Heritage site of Stonehenge.

When you travel around the county you should also look out for the eight white horses which are carved into the Wiltshire landscape. The oldest of these, at Westbury, dates back to 1778, but the present figure was preceded by a much older one which was reputed to have been cut in 878 AD.

Other nearby attractions include a host of crop circles within all within easy reach.

Services

Draycot provides the perfect backdrop for a working environment being tranquil and yet providing all the facilities required. There are a handful of businesses which operate from the premises and together with the pilots who come and go, it creates a warm friendly community. A sandwich van calls in daily providing hot rolls, fresh sandwiches and drinks but all the offices have their own kitchenettes and Chiseldon Post Office and the Esso Garage are just a stone’s throw away for groceries, with Sainsbury’s just a ten minute drive at Greenbridge.

Because of the space and tranquility of Draycot it provides the perfect venue for Weddings and Private Parties. We provide the venue and can advise on hire of marquees and you do the rest. Draycot Aerodrome offers:

Hangarage
Being such a small airfield with a maximum number of hangarage spaces being 25, Draycot has always been a popular venue to keep your aircraft. The price is £220 per month for individual owned and £250 for syndicates per month, with no landing fees applicable to residents. We are not VAT registered so there really are no hidden extras.

Office space
Self contained portable buildings with services

Storage
Containers of 10’ x 8’ and 20’ x 8’

Caravan Storage
Space for Caravans, Mobile Homes or Boats

Events
We provide the perfect setting for weddings and private parties.

Information
Location: Chiseldon Wiltshire, just inside Lyneham zone.
Type: Unlicensed
Position: N51°29.75 W001°44.62
PPR: No
18/36 – 700 × 25m Grass
100m starter extension available
Landing Fee £10 (Please put in honesty box inside Flight Office)
Fuel not yet but coming soon
Taxi companies: V Cars Swindon: 01793 701 701, Arrow Taxis Marlborough: 01672 515567
When phoning please don’t be surprised when we answer as Firebird as the phone line serves two businesses.

The flight office is situated at the end of the runway and has tea and coffee making facilities and a separate WC. Peter Snipe has kept his aeroplane at Draycot for a number of years and writes:

Circuits are not encouraged, but if you have to, do them to the West (avoids overlying most houses). Owing to the fact that there is chalk under the soil the grass runways drain well and recover quickly from heavy rain. When arrving at 18, stay clear of the white house, just to the left of finals (noise abatement), slight dog leg required. … .Both ends of 18 – 36 have dead trees – so slight dog legs are required. Be aware that Lower Upham is very close by to the East and they operate on Safetycom. The East West runway is no longer in use. Model aircraft flying takes place on the airfield ¼ mile to the West.

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