Westonzoyland Airfield Joining Procedures Effective from February 2007

Airfield Joining Instructions
Westonzoyland airfield is surrounded by many “sensitive / restricted areas” which must be avoided. To achieve this, and facilitate the safe arrival of all aircraft the following circuit joining procedure is now in operation. This applies to all aircraft wishing to land at Westonzoyland airfield.

Aircraft should plan to arrive at the airfield via one of the indicated approach corridors (at 1500 feet AAL) and fly along the Eastern side of runway 16/34 (the side farthest away from Westonzoyland village), to announce their presence.

After checking the windsock and maintaining a good lookout for local circuit traffic, descend to be at 800 feet AAL at point “A” if joining for RW34 or RW 04, or descend to be at 800 feet AAL at point “C” if joining for RW 22 or RW 16.

Be aware that your descent will be over an active circuit so keep a good lookout for (and don’t cut in front of) existing circuit traffic.

Radio equipped aircraft are asked to make “blind” calls to “Zoyland Micro Base” on 129.825 on arrival overhead the field. The radio is not manned but you may receive replies from other local traffic. Downwind calls should be made at circuit Point A if landing on RW 34, Point B if landing on RW 04 and point C if landing on RW 16 or 22. (Please check the circuit diagram to become familiar with these points).

After landing, taxi to the northern end of R/W 34 grass where aircraft can be parked in the open grass area off to the east of the runway. Landing fees for visiting aircraft are £3 and paid in the clubhouse.

Westonzoyland Airfield Operational Details
Westonzoyland airfield’s hours of operation for visiting aircraft are Monday to Saturday 09.00 hours to 21.00 hours local time, (or sunset if earlier). The airfield is only open for flights by club members on Sundays when the only runway available is 04 / 22. Anyone (other than club members) wishing to visit Westonzoyland must first obtain PPR by telephone from Tim Bawden (Tel 07929 868866 ) before arrival.

Runway directions are 04 / 22 grass and 16 / 34 grass and hard. A windsock is situated between these two runways on the roof of the old disused ATC building. Pilots must land at their own discretion and in accordance with normal aviation practice, however runway 16 / 34 grass is the preferred runway if weather / wind conditions are suitable. The airfield joining height is 1500 feet AAL and circuit height 800 feet AAL. All circuits are to the east of the runways ie. Right hand on R/W 34 and R/W 04, and left hand on R/W 16 and R/W 22.