Flight Simulator Flights at EGJK Tarn Farm Airfield

Tarn Farm Airfield, also known as Rossall Field, is a small grass microlight strip at Bay Horse near Cockerham in Lancashire, a few miles south of Lancaster. It is a popular general aviation and microlighting destination offering coastal views towards the Isle of Man and inland views of the Bowland Forest, making it an attractive if unassuming stop for VFR pilots in the North West of England.

Overview

Tarn Farm Airfield, sometimes listed as Rossall Field, is a rural grass airfield at Bay Horse in Lancashire, a few miles south of Lancaster. It is known locally as a popular base for microlight flying and is used for flying experiences and recreational general aviation rather than commercial operations, giving it a relaxed, informal character typical of many small English farm strips.

Airspace & Location

The airfield lies in the Lancashire countryside near Cockerham and Bay Horse, a short distance south of Lancaster, in uncontrolled airspace typical of this part of the North West of England. Its position close to the coast means pilots operating from the field can expect views out over Morecambe Bay towards the Isle of Man to the west, with the rising ground of the Bowland Forest visible to the east.

Runways

Tarn Farm has two grass runways. The main runway, 01/19, is 1,524 feet long, while a shorter crosswind runway, 10/28, measures 888 feet. Both are grass surfaces with no instrument approach aids; there is no ILS at the field.

Visual Reference Points

Pilots approaching the field can use the Lancashire coastline and Morecambe Bay to the west as a general reference, with the higher ground of the Bowland Forest providing a landmark to the east; the airfield sits close to the village of Cockerham a few miles south of Lancaster.

The Airfield Today

Tarn Farm continues to operate as a microlighting and general aviation airfield, and is noted as one of the more popular microlight destinations in Lancashire. It is used for recreational flying and flying experience trips rather than scheduled or commercial traffic; as with many small private strips, prior permission is required before arrival.