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Sleap Airfield

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom

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Sleap Airfield

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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Historic Shropshire general aviation airfield near Shrewsbury.

Opened
1941
Location
Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Sleap Airfield (ICAO: EGCV) is a small general aviation aerodrome located near the village of Sleap in Shropshire, England, approximately 10 miles north of Shrewsbury. It operates primarily as a base for light aircraft, flying clubs, and private pilots, with a grass and hard runway surface serving the local aviation community. The airfield is home to the Shropshire Aero Club, one of the longest-established flying clubs in the region, and offers flight training, recreational flying, and aircraft maintenance services. It does not handle scheduled commercial passenger services. Sleap has a notable wartime history, having been used as a Royal Air Force station during World War II, and retains some of the original infrastructure from that era. Today it operates under Class G uncontrolled airspace and is open to visiting light aircraft.
Getting to & from
The airfield is accessible primarily by private car, located off rural roads approximately 10 miles north of Shrewsbury with no regular public transport links.
Notable facts
  • ›Originally opened as RAF Sleap in 1941 during World War II.
  • ›Home to the Shropshire Aero Club, one of the region's oldest flying clubs.
  • ›Features both grass and paved runway surfaces.
  • ›Operates under Class G uncontrolled airspace with no air traffic control.
  • ›No IATA code assigned, as the airfield handles no scheduled commercial traffic.
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A quiet Shropshire airfield where light aviation meets rural England

Sleap Airfield, located near Shrewsbury in Shropshire, is a small general aviation aerodrome with roots dating back to World War II when it served as a Royal Air Force training base. Today it operates primarily as a hub for private pilots, flying clubs, and recreational aviation in the West Midlands region. The airfield retains a friendly, community-focused character typical of British grass-strip aerodromes.

Terminals
  • Main Clubhouse and Operations Building — A modest single-story facility housing the Shropshire Aero Club, briefing rooms, and basic passenger handling for visiting light aircraft.
Ground Transport
  • Private car or taxi from Shrewsbury town centre (approximately 7 miles)
  • Pre-booked local taxi services from Wem or Shrewsbury
  • Car hire available in Shrewsbury town (no on-site rental)
Nearby Hotels
  • The Hare and Hounds, Yorton
  • Lion and Pheasant Hotel, Shrewsbury
  • Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury
  • Albright Hussey Manor Hotel, Shrewsbury
Dining

The Shropshire Aero Club on site offers light refreshments and a welcoming pilots' café atmosphere on flying days. For fuller dining options, Shrewsbury town centre is roughly a 15-minute drive and offers a wide range of pubs, restaurants, and cafes. The village of Wem nearby also has traditional pub dining options.

Traveller Tips
  • Always contact Sleap Airfield by phone or radio ahead of arrival as it is not always staffed full-time.
  • The airfield operates on a PPR (Prior Permission Required) basis for visiting aircraft.
  • Fuel availability should be confirmed in advance as stocks can be limited.
  • Check NOTAM listings carefully before flying, as the airfield can be temporarily closed for maintenance or events.
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Sleap Airfield is located 10 NM north of Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.

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