Low flying
The vast majority of flying from Royal Air Force Halton is for instructional purposes, mainly for serving military personnel.
If you would like to enquire/complain about a low flying aircraft you have seen in connection with RAF Halton, please contact us. If necessary, leave an unclassified message, name and contact telephone number and you will be called back as soon as practicable.
For low flying military aircraft outside the vicinity of RAF Halton, please contact the low flying complaints and enquires unit.
Visiting aircraft
Operations Flight is happy to facilitate civilian aircraft wanting to conduct a visit, however 24 hours PPR must be obtained, meaning you must make contact with us (using the details at the top of this page) at least 24 hours before you want to fly in. This is to ensure correct insurance certificates are in place. Landing fees will apply and the cost will be confirmed over the phone.
Further information can be found in the ASOEM V11
Drone flying
Operators flying drones near any military airfield must ensure they are aware of the UK policy for their safe operation. The Drone Code forms part of the Civil Aviation Authority's advice and guidance to drone operators.
Unauthorised drone flying within a Protected Zone is prohibited. Commercial drone flights within the RAF Halton Protected Zone may be permitted; operators must contact us on 07771522083 giving as much notice as possible
Viewing area
There is no official viewing area for the safe viewing of aircraft at RAF Halton.
Operations Flight
RAF Halton is home to an active military grass airfield where flying has taken place continually since 1913. The aircraft that use the airfield are light aircraft (most used for instructional purposes), microlights, gliders (both powered and non-powered) and a small number of visiting aircraft. It is also often used by other military aircraft on training exercises.
The airfield is managed by Operations Flight based at the Airfield:
Phone: 01296 65 6367 / 6666 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm)
Airfield Manager Mobile: 07771522083, available 7 days a week (October to March, 8:30am to 5pm and April to September, 8:30am to sunset + 15 minutes or 8pm – whichever is earlier)
Flypasts
RAF Halton is the home of the Recruit Training Squadron (RTS), where today's Airmen and Airwomen conduct their Phase 1 training.
At the end of their training, a graduation is held, which is usually accompanied with a flypast. This is typically every other Wednesday at 1:30pm; however variances in date and time can exist.
For the latest information on flypasts, contact Operations Flight or the RAF Halton Media Office on 01296 65 6725.
FAQ’s
Read the FAQs V2-2 about RAF Halton’s airfield. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us (via the details at top of this page).
Aviation Safe Operating Environment Manual
The Aviation Safe Operating Environment Manual (ASOEM) contains accurate aerodrome data for RAF Halton. All airfield users, both military and civilian, are to ensure they are familiar with the ASOEM prior to operating at RAF Halton. For further information regarding the ASOEM, contact Operations Flight above.
Aviation Safe Operating Environment Manual (ASOEM) V11
