Learn to fly at Breighton

AeroSchool Breighton offers a unique training environment that contrasts with our other bases by providing experience in an uncontrolled airspace and on a grass runway. This airfield is ideal for students looking to build versatility in their piloting skills.

As part of their flight training, students based at Breighton will also fly into our other bases at Teesside and Humberside, which are international airports. This allows students to gain valuable experience operating in controlled airspace, managing air traffic communications, and practicing instrument approaches—skills essential for a well-rounded pilot. The opportunity to train in both uncontrolled and controlled environments ensures that students graduate with confidence and competence in a variety of real-world scenarios.​

With its close proximity to historical landmarks and scenic areas, Breighton is also perfect for scenic flights and aerobatic training. The vibrant community of vintage aircraft adds to the charm of the airfield, offering an immersive experience in both modern and historical aviation.

For those seeking practical training in a relaxed yet professional setting, AeroSchool Breighton is the ideal base to develop a well-rounded set of flying skills, particularly for pilots looking to practice uncontrolled airfield operations, before gaining the critical experience of flying in controlled airspace at our international bases.

For more information on sightseeing flights or learning to fly at Breighton Airfield please visit the AeroSchool website.

Vintage Boeing Stearman biplane flying experience

Have you ever wondered what it must be like taking to the skies in a World War Two era military aircraft? Well wonder no more! Our friends at Yorkshire Yankee offer a range of flying experiences aboard their 1945 Boeing Stearman biplane. The aircraft has been beautifully restored and painted in early WW2 US Army Corps trainer colours and with that big bruising Continental W-670-6N radial engine up front you’re sure to have an enjoyable, all-immersive experience.

For more information, and to book online, visit the Yorkshire Yankee website.

British Young Pilots

British Young Pilots (BYP) was established in 2023 with a mission to provide young people with the opportunity to experience flight and learn about aviation. Whilst for some, this will be a route into an exciting and fulfilling career, their core aim is really to inspire the next generation to take an interest in aviation and boost self-esteem and confidence at the same time. We’re proud to host a British Young Pilots Club here at Breighton Airfield, so if you’re aged 11–16, inspired by the flying here at Breighton, and fancy giving it a go yourself then British Young Pilots is for you. Visit the British Young Pilots website for further details.

Venue hire

The café space is available for private/group use during the day on Mondays and Tuesdays (with the exception of some bank holidays) and during the any evening. Contact us via our usual channels (below) if you’d like more information.