Eaglescott Airfield

EGHU

50.9265°N, 3.9861°W
•
655ft
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Nestled in the heart of Devon countryside between Dartmoor and Exmoor, this grass strip offers stunning views just 5 flying minutes from the North Devon coast. Marvel at incredible vistas of rural Devon, the rugged outline of Dartmoor and rolling hills of Exmoor. The airfield welcomes visitors with a friendly community atmosphere and features an impressive diversity of 41 different aircraft types, making it a fantastic place to wallow in general aviation as it should be.

Runways

Visualizations show relative size comparisons only, not actual orientations

07/25

Grass
600×20m
0725

Fuel & fees

Prices observed from the airfield's official site and may not be current — confirm before flying. Last checked 30 Aug 2026.


Landing

Gyros, Light Helicopters, Microlights and all Light Single Engine Piston Aircraft and Twins£20.00
Weekday landing fee source
Gyros, Light Helicopters, Microlights, all Light Single Engine Piston Aircraft and Twins£20.00
Weekday landing fee; reduced to £10 at weekends during the season source

Data from eaglescott-airfield.com

Contact

Prior permission (PPR)

PPR required
via telephone or email

Telephone between 08.00 and 09.00 or email on Friday evenings; weekdays telephone 08.30-09.00 (if no contact, airfield closed)

Book PPR online

Airfield / PPR

+447503072020

Airfield general enquiries

+441769520404

Administrator: Devon Airsports Limited

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Weather

About Eaglescott Airfield (EGHU)

Eaglescott Airfield (EGHU) is a general aviation airfield in the United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 655 feet. It has 2 runways: 07 600m (Grass), 25 600m (Grass).

Nestled in the heart of Devon countryside between Dartmoor and Exmoor, this grass strip offers stunning views just 5 flying minutes from the North Devon coast. Marvel at incredible vistas of rural Devon, the rugged outline of Dartmoor and rolling hills of Exmoor. The airfield welcomes visitors with a friendly community atmosphere and features an impressive diversity of 41 different aircraft types, making it a fantastic place to wallow in general aviation as it should be.

Pilots flying into Eaglescott Airfield will find plenty to do nearby. There are 10 restaurants within reach. 10 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 5.1km away. 16 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.

Eaglescott Airfield is well connected by rail, with 8 railway stations nearby, including Portsmouth Arms (4.2km away).

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