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Welcome to

Deanland Airfield

A home for light aviation since 1963
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Welcome to

Deanland Airfield

Operated by the Brook & Price Families
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Welcome to

Deanland Airfield

Training pilots since 2002
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Welcome to

Deanland Airfield

Defending freedom in World War II
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Welcome to

Deanland Airfield

Excellent facilities for residents and visitors
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Welcome to

Deanland Airfield

Various events throughout the year
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Welcome to

Deanland Airfield

15 minutes from Glyndebourne Opera House.

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Deanland Airfield's current operational status is as follows:
OPEN Subject to the restrictions below until further notice
OPEN Subject to the restrictions below until further notice
WORK AT 06 THRESHOLD - RUNWAY LENGTH REDUCED TO 430 METERS
WORK AT 06 THRESHOLD - RUNWAY LENGTH REDUCED TO 430 METERS
BEAWARE: CONES AT 06 THRESHOLD
BEAWARE: CONES AT 06 THRESHOLD
Strictly no Fly-bys or Low Passes; PPR is always required
Regardless of the state, it is the responsibility of the aircraft captain to ensure runway and taxi conditions are safe before every flight.
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From 1 Jan 21
23,500
trees planted so far
Target Carbon Negative Flying
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Deanland Airfield is planting trees in company with Ecologi to offset 110% of the carbon produced by our aircraft
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About Deanland Airfield
Nestled in the South Downs of East Sussex, lies Deanland Airfield, a site rich in both historic significance and light aviation activity. Originally established as RAF Deanland during the Second World War, it served as an Advanced Landing Ground designed to support the Allies’ push into occupied Europe.
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Glyndebourne Opera

Deanland Airfield has been hosting both corporate and private helicopters visiting the opera for over 20 years. With our illuminated runway & helipad we are just 15 minutes by road to the opera house. In addition we have a dedicated crew room with TV, AC, internet and refreshments for the pilots.

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Defending freedom in WWII
Originally established as RAF Deanland during the Second World War, the airfield served as an Advanced Landing Ground designed to support the Allies’ push into occupied Europe. During its short wartime life the airfield hosted several fighter squadrons, including those flying the iconic Supermarine Spitfire.
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A home for light aviation since 1963
For visitors or aviation enthusiasts, Deanland offers a unique blend of war‑time heritage and accessible flying experiences — from microlight lessons to aerial views over the Sussex coastline. flydays.co.uk With its grass runways, careful local integration, and rich back‑story, Deanland is a noteworthy gem in the British aviation landscape.
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Training pilots since 2002
Today, Deanland operates under the ICAO code EGKL and continues as a thriving hub for private and sport flying. It retains its historic character while also being mindful of the environment and local community: the airfield promotes wildlife habitats, tree‑planting, and works closely with local parish councils on noise abatement and land‑use issues Flying training and experience flights have been taking place at Deanland since 2002.
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Carbon Offset
From January 2021 Deanland has planted thousands of trees both via Ecologia and on site to off-set 110% of the carbon produced by flights from Deanland
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Latest news from Deanland Airfield:
Lancing College students visit Flight Sport Aviation

Students from Lancing College visiting Flight Sport Aviation for a day’s introduction to general aviation. The students were given an introduction to the theory of flight, aviation engineering and a talk on Deanland’s war time history by Charles Price (an alumni of Lancing College).

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