Address: Wyvern Gliding Club.
Upavon Airfield
Upavon
Wiltshire
SN9 6BE
Tel (Launch Point): +44 07553 903739 (Weekend 0900 – 1700 only)
Directions:
- From the North – From Marlborough take the A345 through Pewsey to Upavon, take the A342 east at Upavon, signposted Everleigh, Ludgershall and Andover. The airfield is approximately 1.5 miles from the junction, south of the Road and the entrance is opposite Trenchard Lines’ main camp entrance.
- From the south – From Salisbury take the A338 through Tidworth turning West on the A342 for approximately 4 miles towards Upavon. The airfield is South of the Road and the entrance is opposite Trenchard Lines’ main camp entrance.
Arriving:
When you arrive at the airfield the barrier will probably be down. Go to the camp traffic control point (on the other side of the road, they will direct you to the Guard Room where, as a Wyvern visitor you will be able to get a temporary vehicle pass for the airfield. Please phone our control point (07553 903739) and we will send someone over to help you if necessary.
Depending upon the wind direction WGC may be launching from either the Western or Eastern end of the airfield. Once on the airfield, if you see our mobile control point, park at the Car Park Area East. Before crossing the active landing area to the control point, please look very carefully and wait for any aircraft approaching from the Left, i.e. down Approach East, they will be moving at over 60MPH and you will not outrun them! Also walk behind any stationary aircraft, as they may be launching.
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