LOCATION

Why Headcorn Aerodrome?

(at Headcorn, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9HX)

Because it is closely linked to London and uniquely surrounded by wide-open airspace ideal for training

Headcorn Station is located on the London Charing Cross to Ashford International Station line. London to Headcorn takes approximately one hour. There is a taxi service (MTC Taxis - 01622 890003) at the station from where the aerodrome can be reached in 5 minutes.

Headcorn Station is located on the London Charing Cross to Ashford International Station line. London to Headcorn takes approximately one hour. There is a taxi service (MTC Taxis - 01622 890003) at the station from where the aerodrome can be reached in 5 minutes.

By road, proceed south from the M20 along the A229 to Maidstone. Join the A274 south towards Headcorn village and follow the A274 south towards Tenterden. As you leave Headcorn village the road bends to the right and you will cross over a bridge. Follow the road for approximately one mile and take the first road on the left. The Aerodrome car park is the second entrance on the left. Park either in the main car park or continue to the field adjacent to the runway and park by the fence, to gain a spectacular view of the arriving and departing aircraft.

By road, proceed south from the M20 along the A229 to Maidstone. Join the A274 south towards Headcorn village and follow the A274 south towards Tenterden. As you leave Headcorn village the road bends to the right and you will cross over a bridge. Follow the road for approximately one mile and take the first road on the left. The Aerodrome car park is the second entrance on the left. Park either in the main car park or continue to the field adjacent to the runway and park by the fence, to gain a spectacular view of the arriving and departing aircraft.

“About pilots:

there is a fundamental difference between a regular pilot and an aviator; one blindly follows, without initiative, imagination, grace or flare, the standard operating procedures that were designed to imitate the exemplary skills and airmanship of the other.”

— Advanced Flying (London) Ltd