Satellite and aerial maps of Aston Down with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold / Kemble , England | 6.7 | 129 | EGBP |
| Oaksey Park , England | 11.5 | 135 | EGTW |
| South Cerney , England | 14.6 | 097 | |
 Gloucester Royal , England | 19.0 | 338 | |
| Hullavington , England | 19.9 | 181 | EGDV |
| Staverton , England | 20.7 | 354 | EGBJ |
Aston Down |
1918 to present | ||
| 51° 42' 22'' N 2° 7' 57'' W | ||
| 4nm SE of Stroud, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England | ||
| ICAO: | IATA: | |
| Elevation: 605 feet | ||
Originally opened in Feb 1918 as Minchinhampton. Reopened in 1938 for Fighter Command as RAF Aston Down, regular military flying from here ceased in 1965, although it was still used by RAF Little Rissington for circuits and flypasts as late as 1971.
An active gliding site since c 1967.
An active gliding site since c 1967.
List of aircraft and events at Aston Down |
| Dates | Org/Type | Unit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-jun-23 | RN | HAS.3 | ZD254 |
