Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport

OPNOT 2012-02 – Halfpenny at War Weekend

Alastair Mackinnon — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:17:22 +0000

OPNOT 2012-02 has been published detailing the effect on aerodrome users of the Halfpenny at War Weekend; operations will be affected from Friday 18th May until Monday 21st May inclusive.

Out of Hours Operations

Alastair Mackinnon — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:22:19 +0000

New conditions for using the airport outside normal operating hours have been introduced. Please see here for further information.

50 Years at the Green…

Alastair Mackinnon — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:27:23 +0000

Congratulations to Bob Whitehouse who this month celebrates 50 years as a tenant at the airfield – the longest of anyone. The second tenant on the site, Bob remembers the early days when there was no door on his building, no water and no electricity. One might wonder why he came here! He’s certainly seen a …

Hangar Dance Tickets update

Alastair Mackinnon — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:38:42 +0000

Tickets for the Hangar Dance on 19th May have now sold out! We hope everyone has a good evening. Caroline is maintaining a waiting list for returned tickets and if you would like to be included on this list please e-mail her.

OPNOT: Rotors, Wings and Wheels

Alastair Mackinnon — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:09:38 +0000

OPNOT 2012-01 has been published detailing aerodrome closure times for the Rotors, Wings and Wheels event on Easter Sunday and Monday.

Contact!

ATC — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:00:54 +0000

The Tower occasionally sends e-mails concerning opertaional matters such as planned runway or taxiway closures, fuel supply information, night flying arrangements etc. We also send informtion about events and activities which may be of interest -and the occasional Newletter. We hold many e-mail addresses which based and visiting pilots have given to us but these can change …

Hangar Dance Tickets on sale

ATC — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:51:26 +0000

Tickets for the Hangar Dance on Saturday 19th May 2012 can now be obtained from Caroline at the Airport Office or from Tony in the Control Tower – as well as from Steve Roberts at Northern Forties. Please telephone to reserve your tickets as, although the numbers have been increased a little, they are in demand! The …

Residents’ Landing Fees simplified

Alastair Mackinnon — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:36:16 +0000

With effect from 25th January 2012, individual landing fees for privately operated resident aircraft under 3,000 MTOW have been abolished. These charges have been replaced by simple monthly block landing charges: Resident Private Aircraft Landing Fees – from 25th January 2012 Single engine aircraft up to 450kg MTOW £20.00 per month Single engine aircraft …

ICICLE 2012

ATC — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:14:04 +0000

The event is ON this coming weekend! Saturday 14th Janaury – aircraft arrive. Overnight camping/freezing. Sunday 15th January survivors depart.

GASCo Flight Safety Evening – 7th February

Alastair Mackinnon — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:35:17 +0000

A GASCo Flight Safety Evening will take place at Blakelands next door to the airport on Tuesday 7th February at 7.30 pm (doors open 7.00 pm). These evenings are normally well worth attending for both students and experienced pilots. All welcome – there’ll be a £6 charge to cover the cost of venue hire and refreshments. For more …