In January 2010 our planning permission was changed to allow powered aircraft operations at Easterton. Before this any powered aircraft operation had to be in connection with gliding activity and this restriction has now been lifted. Pilots wishing to visit Easterton may now do so but Prior Permission is required (PPR). To arrange PPR please phone the chairman, Robert Tait, in the first instance when seeking permission, or if he is not available, Mike Black the CFI. At weekends you may call the airfield where any instructor or club director may authorise PPR.
When arriving please give a call at 5 minutes on 130.290 Mhz so that we may keep you informed of any activity. Even if you get no response please make blind calls for overhead join, downwind etc. Please note that you may be asked to hold for gliders or tugs to land.
| Name | Position | Home Phone | Mobile Phone |
| Robert Tait | Chairman | N/A | 07790 174892 |
| Mike Black | Chief Flying Instructor | N/A | 07428 422086 |
| Clubhouse | N/A | N/A |
IN WINTER OR AFTER A SPELL OF WET WEATHER THE RUNWAY MAY BE TOO SOFT TO LAND - PPR IS MANDATORY.
| Lat Long |
N57°35.23 W003°18.50 |
| Height |
360’ amsl |
| Name |
Easterton |
| Position |
3nm South of Elgin |
| Callsign |
Easterton 130.290 A/G |
| Runway |
26 / 08 Grass 950m x 100m (width varies throughout length, narrowest point is 35m wide) Unlicensed Unlit |
| Op Hours | PPR and 07.30 to 21.00 |
| Landing Fees |
Voluntary donations are requested - by bank transfer or posting into the secure box in the caravan, beside the clubhouse. |
| Hangarage |
Call for availability and charges. |
| Customs |
Nil |
| Maintenance |
Call for Information |
| Remarks | Operated by Highland Gliding Club Ltd. Easterton Airfield, Birnie, Elgin, Moray, IV30 8SP. Visiting aircraft welcome. Contact Lossiemouth Radar on 119.350 if arriving or departing on weekdays. Carry out standard 2000’ QFE overhead join and make standard circuit calls on gliding frequency 130.290. Beware of winch cables in the air and on the ground if gliders operating. Land to north side of tractor track in middle of runway and taxi back to clubhouse on N side of airfield. Runway can be waterlogged after prolonged rain so calling to obtain PPR is essential. |
| Accommodation |
Hotels and B&Bs in Elgin and surrounding villages |
| Nearest Restaurant | Elgin |
| Fuel |
Nil Avgas Unleaded 3 miles away. |