AIRFIELD INFORMATION

Dunkeswell Radio 123.475

Opening hours
0830-1800 or sunset whichever is earlier, or by arrangement. Out of hours indemnity form to be completed and faxed to ATS 01404 891245.

Circuit Procedures - Fixed Wing and Helicopter
Circuit direction is left hand on runways 23 and 17; right hand on runways 05 and 35. The fixed wing circuit height is 800' QFE unless cloud dictates a lower height.
No overhead joins unless two way communication with the ATS has been established. Otherwise standard joining procedure is to join downwind or base leg at 800' QFE.
No Rotors turning in ATZ when parachuting in progress.

Joining Procedures - Helicopters
Helicopters are to join from Hemyock 4 miles north at 500' QFE to the centre grass triangle and then hover taxy to refuelling installation.
Departure Procedures - Helicopters
Helicopters are to call before engaging rotors. Departure is to the North at 500' QNH.
Noise Abatement Procedures

Out of respect for our neighbours we would ask you to adhere to the abatement procedure.

Fuel and oil
AVGAS 100LL is available from the pump for fixed wing AVTUR JET-A1 is available by bowser. All helicopters are refuelled via bowser. All fuel is available until 15 minutes before closing.

Aeroshell 80, 100, W80, W100 and Multigrade oils are also available.

Rescue and Fire Fighting Services
Daily: RFFS Category.1

Category 2 available on request. Please contact ATS on +44(0)1404 891643

Overseas Flights
Customs and Immigration
The following procedures make bona fide travel easier, without reducing the protection afforded to us by HM Customs.
Notification of expected departures from and arrival at Dunkeswell should be given to either:
Dunkeswell ATS: Telephone: +44 (0)1404 891643 Facsimile: +44 (0)1404 891465 (Aerodrome hours)
Plymouth Customs: Telephone: +44 (0)1752 252252 Facsimile: +44 (0)1392 366492 (24 hours)

Flights from Dunkeswell
EEC Destinations: Operators are asked to leave a completed notification form with ATS prior to departure.
Non - EEC Destinations: Operators must leave a completed notification form with ATS at least 4 hours prior to departures.

Flights to Dunkeswell
From EEC: Operators must leave a completed notification form with ATS at least 4 hours prior to arrival.
From Outside EEC: Operators must leave a completed notification form at least 12 hours prior to arrival.
The name, date of birth, nationality and passport number of all on board are needed. You must also declare your intentions to import or export any dutiable goods.
Passports are not needed for Channel Island flights but we advise you to take your passports in case you need to divert.
Changes to the details on the form, including changes of more than 30 minutes to the planned arrival or departure times should be given to ATS before your flight. Please allow sufficient time for us to inform Customs of the changes.
You may pass your flight details to Plymouth Customs direct. However, you must leave a completed notification form in ATS prior to departure and/or immediately after arrival and before crew or passengers leave the aerodrome.
Click here for the General Aviation Report (Gendec) in WORD format or in PDF format here

Special Branch Clearance
Under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, the operator must obtain Special Branch clearance for flights to and from Northern Ireland, Eire, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, at least 12 hours prior to the flight. The name, address place and date of birth of all on board are needed for the clearance. The telephone number for Special Branch is +44 (0)1392 362593 Facsimile: +44 (0)1392 362634

Dunkeswell ATS requirements
You must lodge your Flight Plan with Dunkeswell ATS at least 1 hour (3 hours for IFR plans) prior to departure. If you are not familiar with the Flight Plan form we can help but please allow extra time. Please contact ATS on 01404 891643.

You may file your plan direct with Heathrow Flight Briefing Unit. Please also issue a copy to Dunkeswell ATS prior to your flight.

Heathrow Flight Briefing Unit
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8750 2616
Facsimile: +44 (0)20 8750 2618
Click for the Flight Plan PDF

General Information
Dunkeswell may not receive inbound Flight Plans therefore please book in by telephone and keep us advised of any changes. We will pass them on to customs on your behalf.
Arriving Out of Hours
If you are planning to arrive outside aerodrome operating hours you must nominate a responsible person to initiate overdue action should you fail to arrive.

Make sure your nominated person has the Heathrow Flight Briefing Unit telephone number (shown above).

Leave the details of your flight with the nominated person - ideally a copy of your inbound flight plan. Keep them informed of any changes. Arrange to contact them no later than 30 minutes after you arrive.

If you fail to arrive they must then contact the Heathrow Flight Briefing Unit Supervisor. If they have not heard from you by your planned landing time plus 30 minutes. The Supervisor will then take overdue action.

Departing Out of Hours
If you depart outside operating hours, inform London Flight Information Service (details below) that you are airborne and ask them to pass your ATD to Heathrow Flight Briefing Unit to open your flight plan.
Radio Frequency 124.750 Mhz

Out of hours indemnity form Download here