Welcome to Strubby North Airfield
About the Airfield
Strubby North Airfield uses the old resurfaced perimeter track, and has a mixture of GA, microlights, flexwings, gyrocopters and paramotors. We are a not for profit organisation that promotes all types of aviation, and we look forward to welcoming you.
Location: RAF Strubby, also known as Royal Air Force Strubby, was a former Royal Air Force station situated 2.9 miles (4.7 km) north of Alford and 8.6 miles (13.8 km) southeast of Louth in Lincolnshire, England.
History: The airfield was built in 1942 and operated from 1943 to 1972. During World War II, it hosted various squadrons, including No. 144 Squadron (Bristol Beaufighter X), No. 227 Squadron (Avro Lancaster I and III), and No. 280 Squadron (Vickers Warwick I)
Current Use: Today, Strubby Airfield also serves as the home for the Lincolnshire Gliding Club (formerly Strubby Gliding Club). Gliders take advantage of the old grass and asphalt runway to the south of the main Strubby North runway.
Post-War Role:
After World War II, RAF Strubby came under the RAF Flying College at RAF Manby, where it continued its role until its closure in 1972. The airfield played a significant part in training and operations during its active years.
After this, Strubby North served as a base for Bond Helicopters, engaged in North Sea Oil exploration.
Things to do: On the south side of the airfield there is Lincs Aquatic Centre to visit, there is also Woodthorpe Garden Centre which has an excellent Cafe and Restaurant within easy walking distance. You are able to walk around the perimeter track to the east, where there is an original WW2 T2 hanger. As you walk round you will come to the Aquatics Centre, and the Garden Centre. There are several intact buildings such as the old guardroom with information boards, and a memorial.
Mablethorpe beach is 5 miles to the east.
The Strubby Memorial
Original WW2 Airfield Buildings - with a selection of informational plaques…
