Noise Abatement Procedures 2010

The over-flight of houses, hamlets and villages in the proximity of the aerodrome is to be avoided when joining, or flying in the circuit. Straight in approaches are not encouraged. Arriving/departing pilots shall be reminded of the noise abatement procedures.

Runway 26 - Left Hand

Arrivals:

All aircraft are expected to use a standard overhead join. Straight-in approaches are not encouraged. If requested, straight-in approaches are offset to the South to avoid Kemble Village. The downwind leg should be flown outside of Kemble Wick, until past the railway line. Base leg should be flown with the railway on your left hand side. Turn on to final before reaching Kemble Village.

Departures:

Do not climb out straight ahead on departure. Turn Right 20 degrees after take off to avoid Culkerton Village (1.5 miles west of the aerodrome on the centre line) and then resume own navigation.

Circuit Traffic:

Turn crosswind early before reaching Culkerton and Ashley Villages. Continue downwind to turn base leg east of the railway line avoiding Kemble Wick. Turn onto final before reaching Kemble Village.

Runway 08 – Left Hand

Arrivals:

All aircraft are expected to use a standard overhead join.  Straight-in approaches are not encouraged. If requested, Straight-in approaches are offset to the North to avoid Culkerton Village. The downwind leg should be flown north of Rodmarton Village. Base leg should be flown keeping Rodmarton on your left hand side. Turn on to final before reaching Culkerton Village.

Departures:

Do not climb out straight ahead on departure. Turn Right or Left 20 degrees after departure to avoid Kemble Village (1.5 miles East of the aerodrome on the centre line) and then resume own navigation.

Circuit Traffic:

Turn left on to the crosswind leg before reaching Kemble Village. Continue downwind keeping North of Rodmarton Village. Turn onto final before reaching Culkerton village.

CAUTION: beware the proximity of Aston Down.

General:

Avoid all local villages

Keep a good look out in the vicinity of Aston Down aerodrome 3nm to the north west of Kemble as they are active daily with Gliders. Keep well clear of South Cerney aerodrome 3.5nm to the east of Kemble as they are frequently active with para dropping up to FL130.

Reminder:        Airmanship, Safety and Separation have priority over noise abatement.

Fixed wing        Circuit height is 1000 QFE     

Microlight          Circuit height is 600 QFE         

Helicopters        Circuit height is 700ft QFE

Jets                   Circuit height is 1500 QFE