Colerne Airfield

[ben_h100]

As someone who lives in the local area I was quite surprised to see a light aircraft (possibly PA28) appearing to land at Colerne last night 20/6/17. Is Colerne open for GA flying?

It was past 21:00 therefore I presumed it is either a member of the forces who has an agreement there, or a pilot without night rating running out of time and getting on the ground.

Any info appreciated.

[aeropilot]

Bristol Uni Air Squadron is based at Colerne flying the Grob Tutor, so likely one of those you saw, and there's a AEF unit that operates alongside as well.

[ben_h100]

Thanks - as it happens I saw some air cadets leaving not long after, so putting 2 plus 2 together, that definitely makes sense.