Arriving

Aircraft should remain outside of Fleetlands ATZ, unless in good two-way communication with Fleetlands Information (135.700 MHz). Fleetlands ATZ is located 1.5nm north east of the airport. It is suggested that the base leg for Runway 23 and outbound left turn off Runway 05 is kept to no further north than the solar farm, which is situated 0.6NM north of the airfield.

Fleetlands ATZ Operating Hours:

• Monday-Thursday: 0800-1700L* (0700-1600*)
• Friday: 0800-1500L (0700-1400)

*Or until sunset, whichever is earlier

From the North

Standard joining procedure is to remain west and outside Fleetlands ATZ:

Standard Joins:

Downwind for RWY05 and Right Base for RWY23.

Aircraft arriving from the north are suggested to join via either West Meon crossroads VRP or Wickham VRP. For noise abatement after Wickham VRP, head for the Titchfield Gyratory (see local map) maintaining clear of built up areas – for right base join, remain south of the housing head for the south of the copse.

From the South, West and East

Aircraft arriving from the south, west and east are suggested to join via Spinnaker VRP, Calshot VRP or Cowes VRP. Be aware that Calshot VRP is located underneath Solent CTA 2 which extends from 2000ft – 5500ft AMSL and is just to south of the Southampton Airport CTZ.

Standard joins:

Left base for RWY05 and Downwind for RWY23.

Straight-in approaches and overhead joins are subject to circuit traffic and AFISO workload. Standard joins are preferred. 

SQUAWK 4306 WHEN ON 118.930MHz – LEE INFORMATION

Local Map and Circuit

This map is interactive and elements can be selected for more detail. Use the button in top left-hand corner to open the element list and open a larger map using the top right-hand button.

All circuits are at 1000FT AAL to the north of the runway. Warbird circuits are at 1200FT AAL to the south of the runway.

No circuits are to be flown outside of the Airports operating hours, or before 1000L on Sundays or Bank holidays.

The standard circuit directions are:

Runway 05 – Left hand circuit

Runway 23 – Right hand circuit

No practice EFATO’s are to be conducted off of runway 05, due to proximity to residential areas.

Go-arounds – go-arounds to be made in good time and to the dead side of the runway; all go-arounds are chargeable unless one or more of the following occur and would constitute an unplanned go-around and will NOT be chargeable:

• Due to the runway being occupied,
• Weather conditions dictate or
• The duty AFISO deems it to be a flight safety reason. 

Please be aware of the warbird circuit when active.

Orbits for spacing within the circuit are not recommended. Pilots should observe the position of other circuit traffic and synchronise with it before joining. If in doubt, please do not hesitate to ask AFISOs for an update on the circuit traffic’s position. Pilots should continue in the circuit and go around if necessary.

Noise Sensitive Areas

Stubbington village, immediately to the west of the airport, and the north western adjoining boundary with Fareham are noise sensitive areas. These are highlighted yellow on the map above.

Due to the close proximity of residential areas it is essential for the airport to operate in a considerate manner. Please observe the noise sensitive areas as much as reasonably possible to help us maintain our good neighbourly relationship.

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Departing

Booking Out

Booking Out: Pilots may book out directly with Air Traffic on the frequency.

Fixed wing aircraft are not required to call prior to start-up. Rotary aircraft are to request rotor start.

Power Checks

Engine power checks are to be conducted:

No power checks are to be conducted at A1 in order to avoid blocking Alpha taxiway and due to proximity to the viewing area.

Routing

RWY 05 – Fleetlands ATZ is to be avoided and pilots are advised to remain to the west of the disused railway line in order to remain outside, unless two-way contact is made prior to entry on 135.700 MHz.

RWY 23 – early turns are to be avoided until over the Solent for noise abatement.

Grass Parking Map

The map below outlines the layout and restriction of the grass parking area and main apron in front of the Tower/terminal building.

Flying to and from the UK

Solent Airport is a regulated aerodrome for aircraft arriving from or departing for a place outside of the customs and fiscal territory of the United Kingdom. – Border Force Approval GB/RA/S20/033/24.

If you are arriving at Solent Airport, having travelled from outside of the UK, you will need to know the rules and regulations regarding customs and immigration.

Entering the UK – Overview

General Aviation Reporting (GAR) Requirements

From/To the EU – GAR should be filed a minimum of 2 hours prior to departure.

From/To Ireland/Channel Islands – GAR should be filed a minimum of 2 hours prior to departure and the police should be notified a minimum of 12 hours prior to departure.

From/To Northern Ireland/Isle of Man – GAR not required but the police should be notified a minimum of 12 hours prio to departure.

General Aviation Report (GAR) forms should be submitted:

• online via digital application: Online GAR (preferred) or
• emailed to HMRC NCU at [email protected]

Further information can be found on the gov.uk GAR webpage and on the AOPA website and this link provides a partner information pack with lots of advice and printable posters and wallet cards.