Bodmin Airfield

Bodmin Airfield (ICAO: EGLA) is located 3.5 NM (6.5 km; 4.0 mi) northeast of Bodmin, Cornwall, England, UK.

Bodmin Airfield

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Summary
Airport typePrivate
OperatorCornwall Flying Club Ltd
LocationBodmin
Elevation AMSL650 ft / 198 m
Coordinates50°29′59″N 004°39′57″W
Websitebodminairfield.com
Map
EGLA
Location in Cornwall
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
03/21 480 1,575 Grass
13/31 610 2,001 Grass

Radio equipped microlights can use Bodmin (radio contact preferred). All aircraft are strictly Prior Permission Required.

History

Bodmin Airfield was the development of a dream by local business man, Mike Robertson, founder of Trago Mills, to make aviation available to everyone. In pursuit of this dream, local engineers, The Dingle Brothers were commissioned to construct the airfield on what was once Treswithick Farm. In 1972, the airfield was bought by the Cornwall Flying Club, which, in turn, became a limited company, Cornwall Flying Club Ltd, in 1978. In keeping with the original ideals and dreams of its creator, Cornwall Flying Club operates as a non-profit organisation, to keep costs down to the end user.[1]

It was here that Trago Mills Ltd. (Aviation Division) designed and built the Trago Mills SAH-1 in the early 1980s. The SAH-1 derived its name from its designer, Sydney A. Holloway. It was hoped that the Trago Mills SAH-1 would be sold as a military trainer to replace the then ageing "Bulldog" fleet.[2]

About

Bodmin airfield is situated on the edge of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, just off the main A30 dual carriageway. Bodmin airfield is operated by the Cornwall Flying Club and has a clubhouse, with lunchtime bar and restaurant. CFC Ltd have five instructors and four aircraft, including two Cessna 152. The airfield is also home to Cornwall Aviation Services, an aircraft maintenance business.

References
  1. Cornwall Flying Club website
  2. Peter London: Images of aviation In Cornish Skies page 114
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