Thruxton Airfield started out as RAF Thruxton, where back in the late 1930s it was considered to be an emergency landing strip for planes flying from local RAF Andover. Come the Second World War and Thruxton was upgraded from a simple grass strip to a Class A airfield – complete with the standard 3 crisscross concrete runways.
During the war, various squadrons and fighters flew out Thruxton including Lysanders, Huricanes, and P-51 Mustangs before the whole place was turned over to first Bomber Command and the the USAAF.
After the war, Thruxton airfield was leased to Wiltshire School of Flying and all but one of the concrete runways was allowed to fall into disrepair. It was in the 1950s that a racing began at Thruxton, as a circuit was constructed around the perimeter of the airfield; with it initially being used to host motorcycle races including the famous Thruxton 500. These days Thruxton is on the British Touring Car Circuit and the British Superbike Championship as well as still being an active airfield. Parking: It is possible to park right next to the cache. However bear in mind the roads get very busy on race weekends. And for those flying in to have a crack at this one, here is what you need to know:
Airport Code: EGHO
Runways: RW 25/07 Asphalt 770x23mtr, RW 31/13 Grass 750x31mtr.
Fuel: 100LL, JET A1.
Contact: Tel: 01264 773186, fax 01264 773913
Thruxton Tower: 130.45 – Call sign EGHO_TWR
Notes: Situated within RAF Boscombe Down CMATZ so make sure you contact them (126.7MHz) if you're joining above 800'' Thruxton QFE.
There are no air movements allowed on race days but flying still goes ahead on practice and test days.
The cache is small so you will need to bring your own pencil though. **Also note that although the road is quiet, you may need to keep an eye on children and dogs **