Our top UK airfields for winter flying - or for aviation days out when the weather keeps you grounded.
- High Flyer Co.
- Oct 23, 2025
- 2 min read
Where to go in the winter?
Winter is coming and we all know what that means for us VFR pilots… Long days spent looking at the weather, hoping for improvements and itching to get back in the air. Therefore, we have reviewed these three airfields that are perfect to visit both by air and by car, making them ideal for those days where your aircraft is better off tucked up in a nice, warm hangar.
Old Warden (EGTH), Bedfordshire
Home to the Shuttleworth Collection, you’ll see some incredibly rare vintage aircraft, like the world’s oldest flying aeroplane, the Bleriot, built in 1909. Almost all of the aircraft in the hangars fly throughout the airshow season and if you’re lucky, you can catch a glimpse of one of the collection pilots practicing for displays or the engineers doing engine runs throughout the winter months. If you’re interested in getting to fly a vintage aircraft, the Cambridge Flying Group Tiger Moths operate from the airfield and offer trial lessons and experiences. If you’ve never been to Old Warden, this is definitely one to visit!
Runway: 02/20, 799m
Fuel: UL91 & 100LL
Landing Fee: £15
Cafe: Open every day 1000-1600L
Duxford Airfield (EGSU), Cambridgeshire
An iconic name in British aviation, Duxford pairs a busy GA-friendly airfield with the Imperial War Museum’s remarkable collection of both airworthy warbirds, retired airliners, such as the Concorde, and everything in between. Visiting pilots can enjoy excellent facilities, hard and grass runways, and spend a full day wandering the seven hangars. You will most likely see several warbirds flying throughout the day with both Classic Wings and the Aircraft Restoration Company’s Aerial Collective offering unique experiences in the shape of Tiger Moth, Spitfire and Hurricane rides.
Runway: 06/24 Grass 880m, Tarmac 1199m
Fuel: 100LL & JET A1
Landing Fee: £24.96 (up to MTOW 2730kg)
Cafe: Open every day 1000-1730L
Breighton Airfield (EGBR), East Yorkshire
A hidden gem in East Yorkshire, Breighton is the home of the Real Aeroplane Company and a haven for classic aircraft enthusiasts. Its well-kept grass strip and welcoming community make it a great fly-in destination when weather allows. Throughout the year you’ll often find unique vintage aircraft flying, with several one-of-a-kind aircraft being exercised, and the friendly Collection pilots and volunteers are always up for giving you a hangar tour.
Runway: 10/28, 802m
Fuel: 100LL & JET A1
Landing Fee: Free
Cafe: Open Friday - Sunday 0900-1600L
PPR: Not required
Where will your next winter adventure take you?
The above are just three of our favourites for a day out - whether you’re flying or grounded on those wintery days, missing being in the skies! Have you got any favourite winter fly-in destinations?
Share your winter fly-out photos with #HighFlyerCo - we might feature you in our next blog!
Keep Your Eyes On The Horizon.
-The High Flyer Co. Team
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