About the airfield
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Earls
Colne originates from the early 1940's, and was purpose built as a bomber
base for the second world war. Opening in August 1942, it was home to the
USAAF, and operated (amongst others) Martin B-26 Marauders.
In September 1944, control was returned to the RAF with Halifaxes flying out of the field.
In 1955, the airfield was put up for public auction. An investment company bought most of the land, returning it to agriculture, whilst various firms moved into the buildings.
The control tower was used as a house until 2003 when it was demolished.
Today,
Earls Colne airfield is home to the Essex Golf and Country Club, an
industrial estate, and, of course, Anglian Flight Centres who still operate
from the location of one of the old runways (originally 07/25).
General Airfield Information
Earls Colne airfield (EGSR)
For the latest AIP information on EGSR, click
here. Note: maps not
to scale.
| Location: | 3nm SE of Halstead (N51:54.817 E000:40.900) |
| Elevation: | 227ft AMSL |
| Hours: | Licensed 7 days a week 0900hrs - 1800hrs or SS (winter) |
| PPR: | Essential for noise abatement brief, non radio aircraft accepted by arrangement |
| Comms: | Earls Colne Radio 122.425 |
For directions by road click here.
Non-pilots please note: It is pointed out that noise abatement procedures cannot legally be made mandatory - it is a voluntary procedure which Earls Colne strongly advises all pilots to adhere to.
Runway Characteristics
Earls Colne EGSR Runway information
| Runway | TORA(m) | TODA(m) | ASDA(m) | LDA(m) | Dimensions(m) | Surface | Lighting |
| 06 *1 | 877 | 877 | 877 | 778 | 939 x 30 *2 | Grass/Asphalt | Yes *3 |
| 24 | 840 | 840 | 840 | 778 | 939 x 30 *2 | Grass/Asphalt | Yes *4 |
*1 Noise abatement procedures for climb-out apply - see
departure information
*2 Runway has 778 x 10 asphalt insert
*3 Edge lighting - see AIP for further
details
*4 Edge lighting plus APAPI - see AIP for
further details
Joining and Circuit information
Click
for a map of the fixed wing circuit
Standard overhead join, circuits at 1000ft
Runway 24 LH
Runway 06 RH (noise abatement climb out - see departure
information)
Avoid over flying Earls Colne village. Note maps not to scale.
Helicopters
should follow this procedure:
Join overhead at not less that 1500' QFE and descend dead-side avoiding
the no-fly zones.
Proceed along the appropriate helicopter route according to the runway in
use (if 24 is in use, approach from the North, if 06 in use, approach from
the North-West), giving way to fixed wing aircraft in the circuit pattern.
Park on the tarmac strip near "L" between the apron and the 06 hold "A".
A Departure Brief is essential!
Fixed wing departures: Rwy 06 Maintain runway centreline, turn right at the mobile
phone mast, before Earls Colne Village.
Click here for diagram. Note maps not to scale.
Departures Rwy 24 Maintain runway centreline, climb to 700' on QNH
before turning.
Helicopter
departures are to be from the helicopter parking area "L" directly to the
North-West, giving way to fixed wing aircraft in the circuit pattern, and
avoiding the no-fly zones.
Services
| Maintenance: | None |
| Hangerage: | None |
| Parking: | Available |
| Fuel & Oil: | AVGAS, W100, W80, S80 |