Panshanger aerodrome  history       
Panshanger aerodrome was bourn  in WWII as a "decoy aerodrome" with a factory made by film set experts, complete with dummy aircrafts cars ,smoking chimneys and deliberate 'black out leaks' in a switch operated configuration. Those measures were aimed at diverting German bombers away from Hatfield. It was so successful, that many of our own pilots landed at Panshanger by mistake! In the early forties RAF Elementary Flight Training School was based in Panshanger and within few months, real buildings began to replace the canvas and scaffolding dummies. In the early fifties the RAF had pulled out and Panshanger aerodrome become a civilian airport, and is serving General Aviation needs ever since.   With it’s nearly a 1000 meter grass runway it can accommodate single engine aircrafts and many light twines.

Panshanger aerodrome today
As one of the only two licensed aerodromes that left in Hertfordshire Panshanger aerodrome is the ideal environment to take flying lessons as a budding pilot in light aircraft or helicopters. The North London Flying School provides gift voucher flight experiences which can include a trial lesson, a flip in an aerobatic aircraft or a helicopter ride. Pilot training for those wishing to acquire their pilots Licence in aircraft and helicopter can be achieved here. Panshanger has a friendly atmosphere whilst ensuring your experience is conducted in a safe environment.