Question 1

Arrivals Procedure

Accepted Answer

Obtain PPR by telephone or our quick-fill form above.

Sleap ATZ is inside the Shawbury MATZ.  Inbound aircraft should contact Shawbury Zone 133.155. Obtain a service & MATZ penetration - they are very friendly and helpful. If Military aircraft, Sleap is located in LFA9, controlled by RAF Shawbury. We can assist in booking you into the low level area, and any Shawbury liaison.

At weekends Shawbury Zone 133.155 not operational, but the ATZ is always active and gliding occurs.

Join straight in, contacting Sleap at 2nm not above 800ft or below 400ft. Do not cross the active runway until safe to do so. If busy, try to join straight in on a runway heading. Alternatively, join the Fixed wing circuit to join using a 2000 ft QFE overhead join into the appropriate circuit pattern. 1000ft circuit fixed wing, 800ft gyro/slow moving circuit inside the fixed wing circuit.

When aerobatics being conducted in the overhead (1500ft to 5000ft), all aircraft should join directly into the circuit from the North, East & South.

• Sleap is often used by large and heavy Military Helicopters and produce Wake Turbulence. The wake turbulence requirements for light aircraft is an absolute minimum of a 4 mile separation. A Chinook CH47 produces more wake turbulence than a 747.  If operating a large helicopter, please take care to not cut aircraft up in the circuit and be mindful of wake turbulence.
Parking:
Heli East (1, 2 & 3) helipads are on the eastern edge of the disused runway, 30mx40m wide and may be used for training, parking, rotors running refuels and passenger unload. Taxis, and transport to the tower can be arranged. Visit our heli page f(www.shropshireaeroclub.com/jeli)or more information, including 24hrs RRR.
Heli West is for MOD use only.

Parking for Jet-A1 and Avgas by the tower can be on the fuel bay, or to the grass on either side, there will be a marshaller. 
There is also a large grass apron in front of the tower, for parking. Keep clear of fixed wing and the fence line.

Question 2

Training & Hover Practice

Accepted Answer

Monday to Friday the west side of the airfield is available for MOD training, including quick stops, autorotation's, hovering and downwind circuits. This must be west of the active runway at a distance of 75m, and up to 400ft.

Heli East 1, 2 & 3 located on the disused runway to the east of the airfield can be used for parking and hovering practice for all aircraft, they are 45x30m wide and 75 m separation between.

Keep a good lookout for fixed wing aircraft at all times. Model aircraft flyer occasionally fly on the western edge of the disused but are grounded when any heli training takes place.

Question 3

Departure Procedure

Accepted Answer

Call for airfield info prior to rotors start as fixed wing may be operating near you.

Transition away from building and other aircraft. Depart on runway heading until outside of ATZ, or join the fixed wing circuit.

Shawbury Zone is 133.155 mhz.

Question 4

Warnings

Accepted Answer

• Military helicopter training within the Sleap ATZ to the west of the active runway up to 500ft weekdays 0800-1730. Military helicopter training can take place outside of the airfield operating hours. 
 • Acft should be aware of  military helicopter activity 2NM south of Sleap 1000 ft QFE adjacent to the ATZ, but not necessarily monitoring the Sleap A/G frequency.
 • Model aircraft up to 400 ft AGL western end of disused Rwy 28, evenings and weekends.
 • Sleap Airfield is authorised by the CAA to carry out low level flying within the Sleap ATZ for the purpose of aerobatic and formation display practice. A/G will inform inbound traffic. 
 • Gyrocopters & Helicopters operate within ATZ and fixed wing circuit. Maintain a good look-out and listen for GYRO or HELI prefix radio calls.
Shawbury ATZ and Ternhill ATZ active 24/7. Tilstock Parachuting Drop-Zone 10nm North of aerodrome. Gliding at weekends in both.

Noise Abatement: 
Adjust circuit to avoid over flying local villages and town, particularly Wem, Clive, Loppington, Noneley, Burlton and Ruewood. Aircraft, especially high-powered singles or
twins, departing from Rwy 36 should make a 10° right turn after take-off to avoid Noneley
if safe to do so.

-EGCV-

Sleap is situated nicely in the middle of the UK and is frequently used as a link from Wales, Ireland and Scotland.

We pride ourselves on running the most friendly and flexible airfield in the UK, and we love helis!

Easily book in a helicopter online here!

Use the below form to book in your visit to Sleap.
Please note, RRR require 1 hour notice after hours.

Give us a call on +44 01939 232882 (Option 6) - Open 24hrs

MOD Food Menu

We're super proud to offer MOD and EMS crews food 24hrs a day alongside our F34 Jet-A1 refuelling.
When you call us to book in on 01939 232882, be sure to use this menu.

Nothing is too much, so ask for what you'd like!

Choose from any of the following per cab!

McDonalds - Any food and drinks from the menu (breakfast items before 10am). For crews larger than 10, or by request we will get you a great selection of favourite items and drinks. For custom orders, give us a call!

KFC - Any food and drinks from the menu . For crews larger than 10, or by request we will get you a great selection of favourite items and drinks. For custom orders, give us a call

Greggs - Anything they do, or a selection box with pastries, cakes, drinks and more by request, just give us a call!

Dominos Pizza - Any pizza and drink you'd like, a medium pizza per person. Ham and Pineapple is not allowed!

Yo! Sushi - Push the boat out and order a selection of fantastic sushi! This can be added on to any order from above.

Subway - Small custom orders on request, any more than 5 crew's we'll get you a selection of food and drinks!

Bacon Rolls & Snacks - Straight from our own Sleap Cafe, a great big bacon roll with drink, snack and of course a free Guinness 0%!

Coffee and Cake Boxes - Homemade cakes selection boxes!

Call us 24hr.