Perranporth Airfield
Perranporth, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Perranporth Airfield
Small Cornish airfield serving general aviation and gliding.
- ›ICAO code EGTP designates the airfield within the UK airspace system.
- ›The airfield sits on clifftop terrain close to the north Cornish Atlantic coastline.
- ›It is used mainly by light aircraft, microlights, and glider operations.
- ›No scheduled commercial passenger services operate from the airfield.
- ›The airfield has no IATA code, reflecting its non-commercial status.
Perranporth Airfield is a small general aviation grass airfield situated on the clifftops near Perranporth in Cornwall, England. Originally established during World War II as RAF Perranporth, it served as a fighter base before returning to civilian use. Today it operates as a light aircraft and gliding facility, offering scenic flying over some of Britain's most dramatic coastline.
- General Aviation Club House — A modest single-storey facility serving visiting pilots and members of the resident flying club.
- Private car or taxi from Perranporth village (approx. 1 mile)
- Local bus services connecting Perranporth to Truro
- Car hire available in Truro (approx. 9 miles away)
- Perranporth Inn, Perranporth
- Ponsmere Hotel, Perranporth
- Travelodge Truro
- The Alverton Hotel, Truro
The airfield clubhouse offers basic refreshments for visiting pilots and members on flying days. The nearby village of Perranporth has several cafes, pubs, and fish-and-chip shops within easy walking or driving distance. Truro, approximately nine miles away, provides the widest range of dining options in the area.
- Check weather conditions carefully as coastal sea mist and Atlantic winds can change rapidly at this exposed clifftop site.
- Permission to land should be obtained in advance by contacting the airfield directly, as it is privately operated.
- Perranporth beach, one of Cornwall's finest, is only a short drive from the airfield and worth a visit.
- Fuel availability is limited, so plan accordingly and confirm arrangements before arrival.
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Perranporth Airfield airfield is located 1.5 NM southwest of Perranporth and 6 NM southwest of Newquay, in the village of Trevellas, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is a former Second World War Royal Air Force fighter station.
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