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    Goodwood Aerodrome

    FLYING EXPERIENCES
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    Formerly known as RAF Westhampnett, the airfield has been located here since the Second World War, when it served as a satellite airfield to nearby RAF Tangmere. Its West Sussex location makes it the south coast’s focal point for flying excellence and gives pilots and their passengers a bird’s-eye view over the Solent and the Isle of Wight.

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      Take to the skies and learn to fly with Goodwood Flying School

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      Highly respected on-site aircraft engineering and maintenance team.

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      Parking and fuel services at Goodwood Aerodrome. 

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      If flying is your passion, the GAC is packed with people who feel the same way.

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    History of Goodwood Aerodrome

    An airfield built on legends. The airfield was created on Goodwood Estate land which was donated by Freddie March, the 9th Duke of Richmond, the renowned amateur racer and aircraft engineer to assist the war effort. Known as RAF Westhampnett, it was active from July 1940 to May 1946 as a Battle of Britain station, and home to 43, 129, 145, 602 and 616 Squadrons, operating Hawker Hurricanes, P-51 Mustangs, and Supermarine Spitfires.

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    Goodwood Aerodrome Businesses

    Find out more about Goodwood's thriving GA community that are based here at the Aerodrome. We have office and hangar space available suitable for GA and associated business use. Please contact us if you would like further information. 

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    Flying drones at Goodwood

    The Goodwood Estate sits within a Restricted Flight Zone for drone flying. Therefore, permission needs to be sought before drones can be flown. 

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    Aviation Innovation Centre

    The Aviation Innovation Centre, a joint venture between Across Safety and Goodwood Aviation, provides manufacturers and operators of aviation technologies with airspace, facilities and services.

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    Meetings & Events

    Located at the heart of the historic airfield, Goodwood Aerodrome is a wonderful choice for your next meeting or event. The modern, glass-fronted building offers stunning views of the runway and the rooftop viewing platform is ideal for an evening drinks reception.

    Our teaching room is popular with smaller groups and perfect for those wanting to book a group activity afterwards - like Grapefruit Bombing!

     

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    Arriving by air at our events

    If you want to enjoy the fastest way to arrive at the heart of the action at our flagship events, arriving by air at Goodwood Aerodrome will be the best option. We've collated all the information you need to ensure safe travel into and out of the Aerodrome.

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