Unit History: RN Air Station Old Sarum
Old Sarum Airfield is located 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north northeast of Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.
Old Sarum Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P768) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee (Old Sarum Flying School). The aerodrome is not licensed for night use.
The site is a mix of residential and industrial sites. Residential areas are located to the east, occupying the old airfield married quarters and Officers’ mess, now known as Throgmorton Hall. Industrial/business units occupy a large number of the original World War I and World War II airfield buildings, as well as several large modern warehouses, office blocks and car showrooms, the development of which is continuing to the present day.
The airfield was designated as a conservation area by Salisbury District Council in February 2007.
Old Sarum Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P768) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee (Old Sarum Flying School). The aerodrome is not licensed for night use.
The site is a mix of residential and industrial sites. Residential areas are located to the east, occupying the old airfield married quarters and Officers’ mess, now known as Throgmorton Hall. Industrial/business units occupy a large number of the original World War I and World War II airfield buildings, as well as several large modern warehouses, office blocks and car showrooms, the development of which is continuing to the present day.
The airfield was designated as a conservation area by Salisbury District Council in February 2007.
