North Moor
NORTH MOOR: Private airfield and model flying site (Aka LOW HILL FARM)
Now known as: NORTH MOOR AERO CLUB and MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB
Note: The first picture is by the author.
The next three were obtained from Google Earth ©
Operated by: Mr Eric Chapman
From 2022: Mr Darren Haley and wife. Operations: Ms Bethan Haley
Flying Club: North Moor Aero Club
Location: About 1.5nm WNW of Messingham, roughly 4nm SSW of Scunthorpe town centre
Period of operation: From 2002/3 (?) to –
Runway: 09/27 550x22 (?) grass
Note: Mr Graham Frost, a great friend of this 'Guide' has pointed out that another unmarked runway; 17/35 320 grass, has been available for use for many years, and the pictures above certainly seem to bear this out.
NOTES: I have come across a few accounts relating to NORTH MOOR including one which reckons the runway is possibly orientated 06/24. The reason I opted for 09/27 is because that is the direction given in the AAIB report EW/G2005/08/23. So presumably the AAIB have got it correct (?), although they were relying on an accident report filed by the pilot. Another accident near here also listed in a AAIB report EW/G2007/08/11 states the runway is 09/27 and this is confirmed by AAIB reports EW/G2009/08/08 and EW/G2014/07/15. Flying over it in July 2015 and then looking at Google Earth it is without any doubt a runway 09/27 550 metres long.
It is often quite astonishing just how much misleading information is around - in this 'so called' age of easy access information. For example I have found accounts of this runway being both 600 and 700 metres long. A look at the location on Google Earth seems to clearly indicate that 550 metres has always been the correct runway length? Indeed, one web-site linked to this location incorrectly states the runway is 600 metres long - information that can prove to be potentially dangerous for visitors with aircraft needing longer landing runs.
Darren Haley
This comment was written on: 2026-01-09 13:24:24North Moor Airfield – Status Update North Moor Aero Club and Model Aircraft Club have ceased operations permanently. The site is now designated North Moor Private Airfield , owned and managed by Darren and Lisa Haley. Permitted operations are strictly limited to: • Emergency landings • Police, military, or air ambulance flights • Pre-arranged visits only (contact Darren on 07925 462481) Airspace Advisory This remains an active private airfield. Although no Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ) is established, Civil Aviation Authority rules prohibit any flight—manned, drone, or model—that endangers aircraft, particularly during take-off or landing. Overflights are strongly discouraged below 500 ft AGL. All operators must maintain continuous visual line of sight and avoid conflict with airfield traffic. Your responsible airmanship ensures continued safe operations. Thank you for your cooperation.
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