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Maps showing Flightpaths and Reporting Points:

Mantma-Airways

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North-Airways

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For anyone who watches the Overflights (OTT) at RHADS the following frequencies will be helpful:

126.7833   North Sea

132.1333   Lakes North

132.8585  Lakes South 

128.125    North Sea

133.800    Manchester

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Two web sites well worth a visit:   www.dsaf.co.uk/index.php  &  www.finningleygallery.smugmug.com/  

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BREIGHTON - TWR 129.8

Head into Bubwith (8 miles east of Selby on A163) and turn south, following signs for Breighton. The airfield access is an unmade track about half a mile down and before the village. Entrance fee is now £4

for casual visitors which allows airside access including hangars, except the maintenance hangar which is usually open anyway, and if you’re lucky you’ll be given a guided tour. However, if you want to just sit and watch the flying it’s free. There are also 3 small hangars at the eastern end that are sometimes outside the public area so it is often up to club members if they will escort you down there. This end is also used for visiting aircraft so there are always people walking up and down to them. Presumably entrance fee of £4 is same for the numerous fly-ins all-year round so it is best to visit then.

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CROSLAND MOOR/HUDDERSFIELD - TWR 122.2

Take A62 southwest out of Huddersfield, go through Linthwaite, airfield just east of this village. Very friendly, ask for permission to look round.

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DONCASTER/ROBIN HOOD FINNINGLEY – TWR 128.775, APP 126.225

Heading north on A1(M), come off at J34 and turn right on A614 to Bawtry. Head through Bawtry and the road becomes A638 to Doncaster. After 3.5 miles turn right in to Hurst Lane signed to Auckley and after 1.5 miles, turn right at the crossroads in to Hayfield Lane. Airport is on the right in less than a mile. Best place at the moment is Old Bawtry Road that runs parallel to the main runway giving an unobstructed view, running down to the old quarry site and adjacent to the old tower. It's accessible from Finningley Village Green, past the Harvey Arms pub. At the very end of the lane it's possible to see across to the terminal. As this is where they are building the new fire station, be aware that a lot of site/construction traffic are currently using the road. There is also a good public path with the sun behind you most of the day. Drive out of Doncaster on A638, passing the passenger road entrance. Turn left signed Austerfield which takes you past the 02 threshold. At the roundabout take the old road/lane that goes off to the left sharply right up the east side perimeter fence. You can drive along the fence for about a mile and walk beyond that close to the control tower. In the terminal, the viewing lounge has good views and parking is £2.00 for 30 minutes
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GAMSTON

South of East Retford, east of village of Gamston on B6387. Access airside not allowed but the views from below the tower are good enough to log the majority of aircraft parked outside. You can log all aircraft parked to the left of the tower but only two thirds of aircraft parked outside. You can see most of the airfield from a road that leads to an industrial area on the south side. Leave the airport entrance, go back to the A1 and head north past the village of Elkesley. Still in the 50mph zone, take the next right (this will mean crossing the A1 southbound lane, there is a slip road in the central reservation) possibly signed Eaton. Down this road about a mile, keep looking right for good views of the ramp and in to some of the hangars. If you're heading south on the A1, take the first left as you come in to the 50mph zone (possibly signed Eaton) and it's a mile on your right. After the sharp left bend, park on the right in a gate way, a bit of walking from here should get you a few more. Another place is turn right out of the airfield entrance, towards the A1, and take the first right (sharp) after about half a mile. Follow the track over the rise, onto the old perimeter track and down to the industrial estate. You can actually sit on the centre line about 30 yards from the current threshold.

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HUMBERSIDE - TWR 118.55, APP 124.675

Come off M180 at J5, and take A18 to airport – airport is signposted. The A18 crosses Runway 21 approach and there are a couple of lay-bys to stop in. Immediately past the airport on the A18, turn left at crossroads and first left again will bring you to 21 approach lights. Return to crossroads and cross over A18. This takes you down the eastern airport boundary from where there are many places to log light aircraft. Official viewing area accessed via terminal building, though it’s outside and the car parks are not too expensive

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LEEDS-BRADFORD - TWR 120.3, APP 123.75

On A658 just north of Yeadon. No access, but there are views of the new Multiflight apron from the terminal. You get free 10 minutes parking in front of the terminal, so you can run up the stairs to look across to Multiflight. Alternatively, head towards the airport from Leeds and at Yeadon crossroads, with big Murgatroyd’s fish shop in front of you, turn right and go up the hill. When you reach some rough ground on your left, pull in and you can see most of the airport from there. From the terminal building there are limited views from the upstairs cafe area. Every movement on the runways can be seen although you are looking through about 3 sets of windows and a walkway, therefore photo shots are impossible. From this area you can only see limited stands at the western end containing the smaller commuter types. If leaving the terminal take a right turn and walk past departures and you get a view of around half of the larger stands. The best views can be found "off airport". If arriving from the Bradford direction on the main Harrogate road you will arrive at a crossroads about 1/2 mile from the airport. On the right hand side of the crossroads you will see the Brewers fare pub along with the Travel Inn. If arriving by bus you can get off at the bus stop opposite the travel inn outside of Murgatroyd's Fish and Chip shop. If arriving by car there are plenty of vantage points. 1) When arriving from the Bradford direction take a right turn at the above crossroads and drive about 1/4 mile up a steep hill. Just before the top of the hill take a left turn onto waste ground and park up (you will see plenty of vehicles on here watching the aircraft). From this point from the various angles you can see all of the stands and read off most things parked up. The large new Multiflight hanger does obscure the views although photography is possible from certain areas using a 300 lens. To get to this area on foot from the terminal exit the airport complex by taking a left turn from the terminal. On reaching the main road turn left and walk through the tunnel under the runway until you reach the crossroads above. Walking time is about 30 mins. You can also catch the Bradford service bus and get off after passing the travel inn. From here, you can walk down to the perimeter fence, follow it along to the right and eventually you will come to an emergency gate. In the far right corner you’ll see a narrow gap, which leads to a narrow pathway that runs all the way round the perimeter of the southern end of the airport and round the end of runway 32 threshold. From various points along this path you can get excellent landing and rolling take off photos though it can be overgrown and muddy. 2) When arriving from the Bradford direction continue through the crossroads towards the airport. You will shortly see the tunnel, which passes beneath the runway. Before you reach the tunnel take a left turn onto a small housing estate and park up. Cross the road and walk towards a grass banking at the side of the runway. Here you will find a couple of seats. Good views can be had of the main runway with good photos possible of traffic lifting off early from RW32. A limited number of stands can be seen from this area. If walking from the terminal follow the directions in 1) and you will see the area once you have walked under the tunnel. 3) When arriving from the Bradford direction take a left turn at the crossroads described in (1). Travel down this road for about 1/2 mile until you reach a small roundabout. Take a right turn just before the roundabout (or if you miss it go round the roundabout and take the 1st left past the Indian take away). Travel for about 1/2 mile and you will see the end of runway 14. You will see a left turn onto a small raised parking area where you can park up and watch the proceedings. If landings are on Runway 14 (only about 30% of the time) you can get very good shots of aircraft on short final. You can also get reasonable line up shots by climbing onto the wall by the cemetery (please do not do this if there is a funeral in progress). The view of the stands is very limited from here. 4) Go to the crash gate off Bayton Lane (It runs between the golf course and the moor). You can actually see onto the Multiflight Apron from this point, but everything is fairly tail on. You can normally read the registrations, but if you like to appreciate what you’re seeing it's not too good. Also the new parking diagonal on main apron stands 1 to 5 means this stuff is now tail on. If leaving the airport on foot exit the airport and on reaching the mini roundabout walk straight ahead. You basically walk parallel to the runway until you find the above spot (15-20 mins). From this elevated spot you will see a large lake in your 2 o'clock position. If you follow the footpath around the lake you can get photos from a different angle in the afternoon (there's plenty of grass to lay out on if needed!) For visitors to LBA, I would advise on starting on the waste ground in 1) to read off what is parked up. If you want to take photos, I would go to point (2) if on runway 32, or point (3) if on runway 14. To see any of the bizjets parked at Multiflight you really need to go into the terminal and view from the first floor food court.
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LEEDS-CONEY PARK

Head north on A658 and go under the Leeds-Bradford airport runway. Coney Park is on the left.

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NETHERTHORPE - TWR 123.275

Head east out of Whitewell on A619 and take the first left after about 2 miles. Couple of sharp bends then after a mile turn right. Continue to T-junction, airfield is straight ahead. Turn right for entrance. Alternatively, from M1 northbound come off at J30 and take the A619 towards Worksop. After you pass two junctions on the right to Whitwell you need to take a minor road on the left, marked for Thorpe Salvin. There is soon another left off this road down an even narrower road! When this road ends turn right and you will then see the airfield on the left. Coming from J31 is possibly easier. Again take the A57 towards Worksop. Take a right into Shireoaks and you should go over the level crossing next to the station. Take a right marked for Thorpe Salvin. When you get to Netherthorpe you need to turn left and then the airfield is on the right. Very friendly, ask in clubhouse or control tower for access.
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POCKLINGTON

West of town between A1079 and B1246. Entrance is off a minor road just on the east side - follow signs for the Gliding Club. One hanger, though most are parked on the field. Friendly, ask in office for access.

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SANDTOFT - TWR 130.425

In village, at 5 crossroads, head southwest and airfield is on left

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SHERBURN - TWR 122.6

East of Sherburn-in-Elmet on B1222. Ask in the clubhouse for access, very friendly - you will be asked to wear a high vis jacket to get access for all hangars (maintenance hangar is shut at weekends). Hangars on left are for maintenance and there is also a Pitts hangar round the back of those and next to the car park. Don't forget to take an airside jacket to walk down taxiway to large hangar and there is also a hangar off to the right outside a house but this may be one and the same.
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WALTON WOOD

Head southeast out of village on A639 and strip is 1 mile on right. There is a signpost on the side of the road. Friendly helicopter maintenance strip with 2 hangars near the road and another remote hangar some way from the main buildings. Ask at reception for access to hangars.