Alfreton, England, United Kingdom· Sturgate Airfield(EGCS)
✓ Approved by UK Civil Aviation Authority· Approval GBR.ATO.0508
Sturgate Flying Club is a flight school at Sturgate Airfield (EGCS) in Alfreton, United Kingdom. It offers training for Multi-engine rating, Night rating, Private pilot licence (PPL), and Aerobatics and upset training. At Sturgate Airfield, 67% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are April, July, and August; December is the most difficult. There are 3 other flight schools within 31 miles.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Socata TB-9 / TB-200 Hire hour | £155 ≈ $196 |
| PA28-181 Archer II Hire hour | £189 ≈ $239 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Fleet details not published yet.
Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).
From weather reports at Scampton (8 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Nottinghamshire, England · Retford (Gamston) Airport (EGNE)
Typically 70% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Nottinghamshire, England · Retford Gamston Airport (EGNE)
Typically 70% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Doncaster, England · Sandtoft Airfield (EGCF)
Typically 70% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Nottinghamshire, England · Langar Airfield (GB-0030)
Typically 64% of daylight hours flyable over the year
West Yorkshire, England · Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield (EGCJ)
Leeds, England · Leeds East Airport (EGCM)
Typically 68% of daylight hours flyable over the year