Full Sutton Airfield is an unlicensed aerodrome located east of
York
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in the
East Riding of Yorkshire
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, England. It is located adjacent to, and south-east of,
Full Sutton Prison
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.
The Airfield occupies the location of the former
RAF station Full Sutton. It previously held a
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Ordinary Licence that allowed flights for the public transport of passengers, or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee, Full Sutton Flying Centre Limited. This licence was given up in 2011. The airfield is not licensed for night use.
Facilities and services
Full Sutton provides instruction for PPL and CPL students.
[ The airfield employs five flying instructors, two full-time, and three part-time.]
Runway
Runway 04/22 at Full Sutton is a grass surface, strip and is the only runway in use at the aerodrome.
References
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Airports in England
Transport in the East Riding of Yorkshire
Airports in Yorkshire