30 August 2023
Fixed-wing aircraft are returning to North Denes Airfield near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, for the first time in 40 years.
A Piper PA28 was landed at the airfield last week by local pilot Roy Allgood who lived up to his name with a smooth landing on the 600m grass runway.
The airfield has been used for helicopter operations and is still known as Yarmouth Heliport. It was owned by Canadian Helicopter Corporation (CHC Scotia) and used for North Sea oil and gas rig operations.
The new owner says the heliport will soon reopen “with a fresh vibrant programme of structured change and investment,” said a statement.
“With a focus on re-energising the site for aviation, to include the growing market for microlights and drones, along with research & development, teaching and training activities.”
North Denes Airfield is welcoming back fixed-wing aviation
The new airfield will be known as North Denes Airport. The owners are working with Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Norfolk County Council to generate a year-round economy for the area and local communities, by developing an aviation, technology, science and enterprise centre.
“We are already engaging locally based trades people to maintain the site, and repair and refurbish the offices, storage, workshop and hangar buildings, in order to plan for future employment opportunity and growth, in association with the Borough Council’s update of the Local Plan,” said a statement.
