St. Mary's requires all pilots of GA aircraft intending to visit the Islands to make a Prior Permission Request (PPR) using the PPR form which may be downloaded from this page and emailed to atc@stmarysairport.co.uk noting that a minimum of 2 hours' notice is required. ATC will send acknowledgement reply if approved with the Fee amounts along with a payment method reminder. On the day of the visit telephone ATC on +44 (0)1720 424335 for the weather and confirm airport of departure, contact details and number along with the aircraft's ETA at St. Mary's. An email address will be required for PPR & Payment details confirmation..
Aircraft visiting from outside Great Britain are required to submit a General Aviation Report (GAR) through the online portal - Create GAR | Start (submit-general-aviation-report.service.gov.uk).
Guidance & Requirements can be found at the following: Providing information about international general aviation flights - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
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The Airfield
The ARP (at intersection of the runways) is 49 54 48 N 006 17 30 W, elevation 121 ft.
Pilots should exercise caution when landing or taking-off as the gradients increase to as much as 1:33 at runway ends. Pilots who have not visited previously are advised to request a low approach and go around to observe and assess the runway profiles and possible wind shear/turbulence.
A perimeter road runs around the Northern part of the aerodrome and vehicular traffic crosses the approaches to runway 14 under the control of traffic lights. A footpath controlled by traffic lights crosses the turning circle of runway 32.
Runway 14-32 is 23 metres wide, tarmac with PAPI lights. (Declared distances can be found in the UKAIP Aerodrome Section AD 2 EGHE -4).
Runway 09-27 is 18 metres wide, tarmac with PAPI lights. (Declared distances can be found in the UKAIP Aerodrome Section AD 2 EGHE -4).
All runway edge and runway end lights fitted.
There are no hangarage or engineering facilities and there is no AVGAS for visiting aircraft. All aircraft will be parked on the grass on the north/northeast side of Runway 14. Pilots are to vacate the parking area via the wooden gates and utilise the perimeter road. Under NO circumstances are Pilots to cross the aerodrome or runways.
Pilots are to contact Lands End Tower frequency 120.255 before entering the Lands End Radio Mandatory Zone (RMZ) when inbound to St. Mary's.
Visual Reference Points
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Pendeen Lighthouse |
50 09-92 N |
005 40-32 W |
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St. Martin's Head (red and white day mark) |
49 58-05 N |
006 15-95 W |
St Mary's Tower and Approach Radio Frequency
124.880 Mhz
Basic and procedural service available.
NDB
The NDB normally radiates 24hrs. on Frequency 321Khz. with Ident STM, the published range is 15nm.
Traffic Service and Deconfliction Service are available from:
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Newquay Radar |
133.405 |
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Culdrose Radar |
134.050 |
Opening Hours
| Season | Days | Times |
| Summer | Monday to Saturday | 0800 - 1830 |
| Winter | Monday to Friday |
0815 - 1215 1315 - 1730 |
| Saturdays |
0815 to 1215 Or as per NOTAM |
The Airport is closed on a Sunday.
Payment
Due to the size of the ATC facility, no visitors are allowed to Air Traffic Control. Payments are to be made via Bank Transfer (BACS-Faster Payments) as follows:
Account name: Council of the Isles of Scilly Current Account (Lloyds Bank)
Account number: 00790818
Sort Code: 30-96-56
IBAN: GB28 LOYD 3096 5600 7908 18
BIC/SWIFT: LOYDGB21293
For fees and charges click here.
Fuel
There is no fuel available.
Accommodation
Contact the Tourist Information Centre.