Manchester Paragliders airfield in Astley,
GOOGLE search for Morley's Lane, Astley. or Maps below.
The nearest farm house is post code M29 9EW sited just of the private road that were on, there is a concrete bollard in the middle of the private road and our gate is next to it, South side. We are opposite the Astley Scramble Track.
If you prefer map co-ordinates its N 53-29-378 W 002-27-700 centre of the field
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Barton Aerodrome is only 4 Miles SE of the air field and most of the traffic will come over in our direction. you MUST at all times keep an eye out for other aircraft, it is quite busy... You are also in the Manchester low level route area. Barton radio is 120.25 you need to ADVISE them of your presence. call them on 0161 789 1362
"DO NOT FLY OVER TOWARDS BARTON."
Do not contact Manchester Radar, they do not want us to, just stay below 1250ft qnh. but, for the small area we are in 2000ft qnh is ok.
After you have flown around 4 miles NORTH you can climb up to 3500ft qnh. Please check the air map on the maps page
Rules, not many so please stick to them for safe flying,
No Flying after sunset, No flying lower than 500ft unless over our runway, Do Not over fly our neighbouring farms, Do Not fly towards Barton aerodrome, Do Not over fly small towns or housing estates lower than 1500ft, take the grass route its safer,
Break these few rules and you will be asked to leave
Do call Barton and let them know of your intentions and when your down, they prefer you to call than not call. tel. no. 0161 789 1362 ask for tower.
The club membership allows the member only to fly from our sites in Astley and not to bring other none members to fly from here, anyone wishing to fly must join.
Any flight training will be conducted by the CFI or otherwise appointed trainer.
Please do not use Manchester paragliders as a means of advertising your second hand or new goods for sale.
Members may bring spectators as long as they act sensible and have been advised on the dangers of an airfield.
On entry to the field please lock the gate behind you,
Please take all rubbish back home and dispose of it properly.
REMEMBER we are guests of Barton and Manchester airspace, lets act as responsible pilots.
Manchester paragliders reserve the right to update the club rules as and when needed.
