Maypole Airfield

Maypole Airfield
Summary
LocationHoath, Kent
Elevation AMSL125 ft / 38 m
Coordinates51°20′18″N 1°09′25″E / 51.33833°N 1.15694°E / 51.33833; 1.15694
Websitewww.maypoleairfield.com
Map
Maypole Airfield is located in England
Maypole Airfield
Maypole Airfield
Location in England
Maypole Airfield is located in Kent
Maypole Airfield
Maypole Airfield
Maypole Airfield (Kent)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
02/20 2,130 650 Grass

Maypole Airfield (ICAO: EGHB) was a general aviation airfield located 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of Herne Bay, Kent and 5.2 miles (8.4 km) north east of Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom. It was scheduled to close in January 2021,[1] and is closed as of May 2021.

Accidents and incidents

  • During October 2012 a small plane overshot the runway and crashed with no injuries.[2]
  • During WW2 - September 1940 a damaged hurricane made an emergency landing on this airstrip - No fatalities were recorded
  • Information via Ian F Blanthorn local East Kent historian.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Maypole Airfield to close in January". 11 December 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Woman escapes plane after overshooting runway at Hoath's Maypole Airfield". KentOnline. 10 October 2012. Retrieved 28 May 2014.

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