Former RAF Pembrey Airfield
This former military airfield's claim to fame came from a lucky accident during the Second World War.

šŸ“œ Former military airfield in Pembrey, Wales, operated from 1937 to 1957.
šŸ” Known for a lucky accident during WWII when a German Focke-Wulf 190 landed there by mistake.

Why Go

āœˆļø Explore a historic site with significant aviation and WWII history
šŸŽļø Visit a section converted into a motor racing circuit
šŸŽÆ See one of only five Dome Training Facilities for gunners left in the UK
šŸš¶ Discover visible wartime structures like pillboxes, tunnels, and old rails

Why Avoid

āš ļø Civil airport use is primarily restricted to weekends; weekday access requires prior permission from the RAF

Tips

šŸ“ž All visiting aircraft must phone 24 hours in advance for a landing slot on weekdays
šŸ½ļø Sunday lunch is highly recommended at the airport restaurant (booking advisable)
šŸ–ļø Nice local beaches are nearby

Hours

šŸ•’ Open seven days a week, but licensed for civil and commercial flights only at weekends unless a prior booking is made.

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