End of 2017 Leeds East Airport news update
At the end of 2017, Leeds East Airport appears to be getting slightly busier, albeit the proposed VIP flights appear to have been “canned”. There …
Leeds East Airport gains licence and ATZ
In September 2016, Leeds East Airport became a CAA licenced airfield (EGCM), along with gaining an ATZ. It was also announced that “VIP” charter flights …
“Fighting Church Fenton” book updated and re-released
David Mason, son of the late Peter Mason who during the late 1980s wrote the book “Fighting Church Fenton” has completely revised and updated the …
CAA licencing and ATZ move closer for Leeds East Airport
Recently, much work has been going on at Leeds East in preparation for formal licencing of the airfield. Leeds East’s new ICAO designator is EGCM, …
Leeds East Airport new-year fly-in 2016
As last year, Leeds East Airport will be holding a new year fly-in on Sunday 10th January 2016. For more details, please see the website http://www.leedseastairport.co.uk/news/flyin/
News round-up November 2015
On Saturday 26th September 2015, Church Fenton’s first airshow for 21 years was held, and was a great success. A fantastic flying display, including a …
News round-up August 2015
Since Church Fenton changed hands in December 2014, much has changed (for the better!). A quick summary can be seen below: A return of airshows …
Church Fenton now known as “Leeds East Airport”
The first three months of 2015 have seen a hive of activity at Church Fenton. The airfield has now been renamed Leeds East Airport, and …
Church Fenton in the media
Church Fenton airfield’s new ownership has made it in to local media recently, see the following links: Youtube video of revival fly-in York Press article …
Church Fenton revival fly in is a great success
On Sunday 4th January 2015 the first event of Church Fenton’s new life as a civilian airfield took place; the so-called “Revival Fly-in”. Perfect weather …