Breighton Airfield is located just off the A163 Hull Road, approximately 15 miles south of historic York/10 miles east of Selby. When you reach the village of Bubwith from the A163 please ignore the Breighton Airfield road sign with the truck silhouette as this route leads to the industrial area and timber yard, instead follow the road sign pointing to Breighton and Wressle (Church Street leading to Breighton Road) for approximately a mile and a half, the airfield entrance will be situated on your left.
The airfield is generally open to visitors from Thursday to Sunday during the spring/summer season (autumn/winter hours may differ). During certain events a Club membership or a valid ticket may be required to enter the airfield – please check our events calendar for details.
During your visit we ask that you park responsibly in the designated areas, keep all dogs on leads, take all litter home with you and for your own safety do not cross any barriers, approach the runway or enter the restricted areas.
Airfield Layout
Jeeves’ Kitchen
Breighton Airfield’s renowned café, Jeeves’ Kitchen, offers a varied menu of hot meals, drinks and snacks and is open Thursday & Friday 09:30 to 15:30, Saturday & Sunday 09:00 to 16:00. There is a large indoor seated area and plenty of outdoor space in which to enjoy the aviation whilst tucking into your meal. Club members enjoy discounted prices.
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Airfield Gate Guardian
As you approach our café area you will no doubt spot our exotic gate guardian – an Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfin jet. Breighton’s association with Eastern Bloc aircraft stems from an Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros jet once owned by Breighton Airfield founder, Taff Smith. The Albatros was one of the first privately owned Eastern Bloc aircraft in the west, a popular airshow performer and one of the stars of the James Bond movie “Tomorrow Never Dies”. Although the Delfin only pre-dates the Albatros by 10 years or so the aircraft are quite different, indeed, the L-39 and its successor the Aero L-159 Alca are still in service in some parts of the world. With its roots firmly planted in the 1950’s the Delfin is a fine example of an early military jet and a worthy nod to the Real Aeroplane Company’s brief foray into jet aviation back in the mid 1990’s.
Airfield Memorial
Nestled in the corralled area behind the control tower you’ll find our memorial to the two wartime squadrons that served from RAF Breighton during World War Two, 460 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) who were based at Breighton from 1942-1943 and 78 Squadron Royal Air Force (RAF) that were based at Breighton from 1943 until the end of hostilities. The engine displayed within the momorial comes from Halifax LV905 of No. 78 Squadron, which departed from Breighton on a mission to Aachen on May 25th, 1944. Tragically, the aircraft and its crew were lost when it crashed at Bergse Maas in the Netherlands. Five members of the crew remained undiscovered until 2003, when their resting place was finally found. They were laid to rest with full honours at Jonkerbos War Cemetery on September 7th, 2016. The recovered engine from the crash site now stands at Breighton Airfield as a lasting memorial to the courage and sacrifice of all who served from RAF Breighton. We hold a service of remembrance at the airfield on Remembrance Sunday.
Can I fly at Breighton?
Yes, you can! There is currently one organisation offering flying experiences aboard an historic World War Two era Boeing Stearman aircraft, the British Young Pilots Club offering flying experiences for 11-16 year olds, and a fully fledged flying school providing flight training and trial flying lessons from Breighton – see here for information.
