perth briefing

general briefing information

TAF/METARs, notams etc.

airfield diagram

The full PDF version is here.

runways

Runway circuit TORA TODA ASDA LDA lighting Remarks

Designator (m) (m) (m) (m)

03 LH 853 853 853 853 threshold, runway, PAPI 3º

21 RH 853 853 853 853 threshold, runway, PAPI 3º

09 LH 609 609 609 466 runway RWY 09 threshold is displaced by 143 metres to clear woods at western boundary of AD.

27 RH 466 609 609 609 runway

15 LH 620 620 620 620 none

33 RH 620 620 620 620 none

As we have six runways at Perth (see diagram above), crosswinds are rarely a problem. In winter, however, the grass runway is often closed due to waterlogging.

contact

For PPR, briefing and any queries on using Perth, please call the radio room 01738 551631 during airfield hours. If there is no reply, please be patient as we may be busy with the fuel bowser.

location

N56235 W0032233 470ft AMSL

weather

The latest (although unofficial!) weather at Perth is available. Our nearest TAF and METARs are from Leuchars and Dundee. You might also want to see Edinburgh and Glasgow.

notams

The latest (although unofficial!) notams for Perth are available.

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arrival

Perth is a PPR field - please ring the radio room on 01738 551631 before you set off. All aircraft must be radio equipped. Microlights are welcome. There are no formally recognised VRPs for Perth, but you may hear locally based pilots announcing that they are overhead Mugdrum Island (SE), Perth City (S), Almondbank(W), Stanley(NW) or Cupar Angus(NE). The usual join is in the overhead at 2000ft QFE, but if the circuit is quiet, other approaches may be in use. Although no approved instrument approach is in place at Perth, a training approach is in regular use by Perth-based aircraft. You should beware, therefore, of twins in the hold at 3000ft QNH. On leaving the hold outbound (northwards), they will descend to 2000 ft over Coupar Angus before turning inbound and descending to circuit height on heading 210. If 03 is in use, they may then break right and reposition for 03 LH downwind. In such circumstances, traffic in the 03 circuit needs to be extra vigilant.

warnings

When taking off on runway 27, there may be severe downdraughts and turbulence in the vicinity of of the line of trees that form an obstacle (70ft agl) across the runway centreline at 910 m beyond the start of TORA.
When using 03 or 21 with the wind from the NW, expect turbulence from the tree line.
HIGH GROUND TO THE NORTH EAST OF AIRPORT RUNNING NE-SW RISING TO 918FT AMSL WITHIN 2NM AND 1236FT AMSL WITHIN 5 NM.

landing fees

Up to 1500KG: £8.00 inc. VAT
1500 - 2500KG: £16.45 inc. VAT
2500KG AND OVER: Please call the radio room 01738 551631 for details.

opening hours

Winter : 0900-1700
Summer : 0900-1800
By arrangement, aerodrome hours may be extended.

fuel

AVGAS 100LL and JET A1

frequencies

Perth Radio 119.800 - if no reply received make usual circuit calls to Perth Traffic

nav aids

VOR - PTH - 110.40

flying orders

Members of the SAC are required (as a condition of membership) to become and remain familiar with the flying orders (and any amendments) available in the clubhouse.

insurance requirements

Aircraft using PERTH must carry sufficient third party insurance cover. Please call the radio room 01738 551631 for details.

security

Perth is NOT a designated customs airport. Customs clearance/SPECIAL BRANCH by prior arrangement.