Eshott Airfield

Eshott Airfield

RAF Eshott (1942–1944)

Bockenfield Aerodrome
Summary
Airport typePublic
Owner/OperatorEshott Airfield Ltd.
LocationFelton, Northumberland
Elevation AMSL197 ft / 60 m
Coordinates55°16′45″N 01°43′15″W / 55.27917°N 1.72083°W / 55.27917; -1.72083
Websitewww.eshottairfield.com
Map
Eshott Airfield is located in Northumberland
Eshott Airfield
Eshott Airfield
Location in Northumberland
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
01/19 610 2,001 Asphalt
01/19 550 1,804 Grass
07/25 550 1,804 Asphalt

Eshott Airfield is a general aviation airfield in the civil parish of Thirston, in the county of Northumberland, England, 20 miles (32 km) north of Newcastle, and midway between Morpeth and Alnwick. It is a former Second World War Royal Air Force (RAF) station and is also known as Bockenfield Aerodrome.[1]

  1. ^ Smith, Ian (20 February 2024). "New operator to take on Eshott Airfield after sale agreed". Northumberland Gazette. Retrieved 23 August 2024.