Ferryside
SW-WNW (220*-290*)
Club Pilot
Members only
Site sheet
General information
Height
300
ft
Site Fee
£
2
91
m
7.014
Notam Code
£2 per person payable in Paybox on farmhouse wall
Landowner
Mr Jones - Pen Y Lan Farm
Paybox - caged.agent.stylists
Be sure you can clear hedge at front of take-off field - can cause turbulence. Top land in take-off field (wires near farm buildings). Bottom landing when tide in not possible. With tide out land near railway level crossing for easier retrieve
Remember to NOTAM/CANP if flying weekdays (check flying midweek paragraph for instruction guide)
Site information
XC potential - with tide out and westerly wind the estuary becomes thermal generator
Site within Pembrey bombing range danger zone. No flying Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-2pm. Check NOTAMs for evenings/weekends. Phone RAF Pembrey Sands HQ 01554-892205 for activity status. First post on 'SWWSC site reports' telegram group intention to phone, then post result. Don't fly unless confirmed ok. Take care not to damage crops or disturb livestock
Rules
The site lies within the danger zone covered by Pembrey bombing range. If you want to fly it during weekdays phone the number (posted below in potential hazards) and ask if there are any movements or activities occurring.
First post on 'SWWSC site reports' telegram group that you intend to phone Pembrey so repeat calls don't occur. Then post the result of your call. Don't fly unless confirmed ok.
Take care not to damage any crops or disturb any livestock.
Hazards
Directions
Head to Kidwelly on A484. Follow signs to Ferryside along coast road to village called Broadlay. Take minor road west towards farmhouse at rear of top landing area and park in courtyard. Walk through fields to T.O.
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Back on take off or beach landing
Parking point
Take off point
Landing point
N/A
Emergency landing point