Tibenham Airfield
GB-0420
Home to the Norfolk Gliding Club since 1960, this well-maintained Norfolk airfield sits seven miles northeast of Diss and 15 miles southwest of Norwich. With six runways and lots of landable grass, it welcomes both gliders and powered aircraft with prior permission. Camping facilities are available for overnight stays, making it perfect for exploring South Norfolk's countryside and historic market towns.
Runways
Visualizations show relative size comparisons only, not actual orientations
03/21
08/26
15/33
Fees
Prices observed from the airfield's official site and may not be current — confirm before flying. Last checked 31 Aug 2026.
Data from norfolkglidingclub.com
Contact
Prior permission (PPR)
Notify only — no confirmation needed before departure.
Book PPR onlineWebsite
www.norfolkglidingclub.comAirfield office
+441379677207Flight Training East Anglia
+441206583589Flight Training East Anglia
info@flighttrainingeastanglia.co.ukGeneral enquiries / PPR
contact@norfolkglidingclub.comLanding fee enquiries
office@norfolkglidingclub.comAdministrator: Norfolk Gliding Club Limited
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Restaurants near Tibenham Airfield(10)
The Old Vineyard
Goodies Food Hall
Zoe's Kitchen
The Broken Egg Cafe
Hotels near Tibenham Airfield(10)
South Norfolk Guest House
The Chestnuts
The Half Moon Inn
Breckland Lodge
Things to Do near Tibenham Airfield(15)
The Pulham Patch
Mrs G's Pumpkin Patch
Elm Hill
The Flamingo
Railway Stations(7)
Restaurants near Tibenham Airfield(10)
The Old Vineyard
Goodies Food Hall
Zoe's Kitchen
The Broken Egg Cafe
Hotels near Tibenham Airfield(10)
South Norfolk Guest House
The Chestnuts
The Half Moon Inn
Breckland Lodge
Things to Do near Tibenham Airfield(15)
The Pulham Patch
Mrs G's Pumpkin Patch
Elm Hill
The Flamingo
Railway Stations(7)
Contact
Prior permission (PPR)
Notify only — no confirmation needed before departure.
Book PPR onlineWebsite
www.norfolkglidingclub.comAirfield office
+441379677207Flight Training East Anglia
+441206583589Flight Training East Anglia
info@flighttrainingeastanglia.co.ukGeneral enquiries / PPR
contact@norfolkglidingclub.comLanding fee enquiries
office@norfolkglidingclub.comAdministrator: Norfolk Gliding Club Limited
About Tibenham Airfield (GB-0420)
Tibenham Airfield (GB-0420) is a general aviation airfield in the United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 186 feet. It has 6 runways: 03 1580m (Asphalt), 21 1580m (Asphalt), 08 690m (Asphalt), 26 690m (Asphalt), 15 1250m (Asphalt), 33 1250m (Asphalt).
Home to the Norfolk Gliding Club since 1960, this well-maintained Norfolk airfield sits seven miles northeast of Diss and 15 miles southwest of Norwich. With six runways and lots of landable grass, it welcomes both gliders and powered aircraft with prior permission. Camping facilities are available for overnight stays, making it perfect for exploring South Norfolk's countryside and historic market towns.
Pilots flying into Tibenham Airfield will find plenty to do nearby. There are 10 restaurants within reach. 10 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 2.6km away. 15 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.
Tibenham Airfield is well connected by rail, with 7 railway stations nearby, including Norwich (21.1km away).
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