Maypole Airfield

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Maypole Airfield (ICAO: EGHB) was a general aviation airfield located 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of Herne Bay, Kent and 5.2 miles (8.4 km) north east of Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom. It was scheduled to close in January 2021,[1] and is closed as of May 2021.

LocationHoath, Kent
ElevationAMSL125 ft / 38 m
Coordinates51°20′18″N 1°09′25″E
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Maypole Airfield
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LocationHoath, Kent
Elevation AMSL125 ft / 38 m
Coordinates51°20′18″N 1°09′25″E
Websitewww.maypoleairfield.com
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Maypole Airfield is located in England
Maypole Airfield
Maypole Airfield
Location in England
Maypole Airfield is located in Kent
Maypole Airfield
Maypole Airfield
Maypole Airfield (Kent)
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
02/20 2,130 650 Grass
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Accidents and incidents

In September 1940, during World War II, a Hurricane made an emergency landing at Maypole; no fatality was recorded.[2] In October 2012, a small plane overshot the runway and crashed with no injuries.[3]

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