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Visiting Aircraft

Visiting Helicopters will find a warm and friendly welcome at Polar Helicopters.

HEADCORN AERODROME

Headcorn Aerodrome is home to a vast array of aviation such as flight training, wing walking, sky diving and vintage aircraft. Whether you are an aviation enthusiast, thrill seeker or a family looking for a day out, Headcorn has something to offer.

Headcorn Aerodrome is also known as Lashenden. ICAO designator EGKH.

Visiting pilots please note that Headcorn is strictly PPR in order that pilots can receive an aerodrome briefing. Non-radio aircraft are accepted (again strictly PPR). Customs facilities are available from 0900 to sunset for aircraft going to or returning from the continent.
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Please Call to PPR +44 (0) 1622 890226
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Visiting Aircraft

Headcorn is the base for one of the most active parachute centres in the South of England with jumping taking place up to 15,000 feet.

It is therefore prohibited to join overhead the airfield. The parachute Drop Zone is located 300 metres northeast of runway 21 threshold therefore go-arounds on both runways should be conducted straight ahead or to the South of the runway.

Circuit direction is left hand on both runway 28 and 10 with a circuit height of 1,000 feet AAL. After landing taxiing is to the South of the runway as soon as possible, parking where available. Runway designators are not provided.

Rotary circuit direction is right hand on runway 28 at 1,000 feet and left hand on runway 10 at 700 feet AAL.

A/G Radio

Headcorn Radio
122.210​

Landing Fees

Single Engine Landing: £20.00 Twin Engine Landing: £30.00

Single Engine Circuits £60.00 Twin Engine Circuits £70.00

Circuit fee is for up to 1 hour of consecutive circuits

Fuel

100LL, Jet A1, UL91

MANSTON AIRPORT

Refreshments

Both aircraft and passengers will find fuel and sustenance. We have a seated area with access to tea and coffee making facilities. For something more substantial, a visit to the Spitfire Café is less than a 5 minute walk away, offering a sumptuous variety of hot and cold food and drinks.

Museums

Within the Café building is also a museum celebrating the contributions of the Spitfire and Hurricane Aircraft to the Second World War and their links to Manston Airport. Opposite the Spitfire museum is the RAF Manston History Museum, celebrating Manston Airport’s part in both World Wars. Staffed by volunteers, it is a fascinating place to see the history of the Airport and see a large selection of historic helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.

Visit the RAF Manston History Museum website
Visit the RAF Manston Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum website

Overnight Stay

If an overnight stay is needed, then transport can be provided to and from the nearby Holiday Inn, located very close to the airport perimeter. Your aircraft can be hangared if an overnight stop is required.

Click for Holiday Inn information and bookings

Radio Frequency

Aircraft Please Note: All aircraft operating within a 5NM radius of Manston should contact Manston Radio on 119.930 MHz

Airfield Plate

You can download a copy of the Airfield Plate here: Download