Museums · West Midlands
Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield
In or near Compton Verney.
Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford-upon-Avon · 6.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield features a museum, café, and various flying clubs, catering to a community of aviation enthusiasts. Visitors can explore the history of the airfield and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.
Place summary
Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield is a museum located in the West Midlands. It features a collection of historic aircraft and aviation memorabilia, reflecting its significance in British aviation history. The airfield is operational and serves as a base for various aviation activities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
Visiting
Today the airfield has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P681) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee (Radarmoor Limited). The airfield holds a large market held on Saturdays and Bank Holidays on the eastern side. The airfield also has a café and a number of flying schools located near to the control tower. The airfield is currently under threat from developers who want to build 1,600 homes on the site.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.1922, -1.6144
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Wellesbourne and Walton
- Postcode
- CV35 9EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kenilworth and Southam
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford-upon-Avon — 6.9 km
- Official site
- www.wellesbourneairfield.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield?
- Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV35 9EU), in the parish of Wellesbourne and Walton.
- What is Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield?
- Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV35 9EU.
- Who owns Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield?
- Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield is owned by | operator = Radarmoor Ltd.
- How do I get to Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV35 9EU.