This chart shows the Club's flying activity at Gloucester over the last two years, as reported by our members using the Club's PIREP facility.
Airfield Data		Gloucestershire airfield, normally abbreviated to Gloster. Airfield charts and information are available from the NATS | AIS web site. Please read and comply with the airfield noise abatement procedures ICAO: EGBJ Elevation: 101 ft Located: Staverton, between Cheltenham - Gloucester, NW of junction M5-A40 Runways: 09/27 1419m x 37m; 04/22 988m x 34m; 18/36 800m x 18m;      grass: 04/22 304m x 19m, tower side of hard runways Radio: ATIS = 127.475, TWR = 122.900, APP = 128.550 Nav Aids: NDB = GST 331, DME = GOS 115.55 VRPs: Refer to the airfield procedures document.
Local Attractions		Home of the Gloster Aircraft Company, the airport had an important role during World War II. A superb example of the Gloster Javelin (picture left) guards the entrance today. The airport's rich heritage is being preserved by volunteers at the Jet Age Museum The Cotswolds rise steeply to the east, with some excellent views, and very picturesque villages. The river Severn flows through Gloucester, providing a useful landmark for aerial navigation. The Gloucester - Sharpness canal bypasses the tidal section of the river. Gloucester Docks hold several attractions, including a large antiques centre. Gloucester Cathedral is over 900 years old.
Local Events		The Gold Cup meeting takes place in mid-March each year at the Cheltenham Race Course. There is an adjoining heliport. The Severn Bore attracts people from far and wide during Spring and Autumn high tides. Gloucester, Worcester, and Hereford Cathedrals host the Three Choirs Festival, Europe’s longest established music festival. Cheltenham is the birthplace of Gustav Holst (He of The Planets Suite) and the town hosts a music festival every July.
Scenery Additions		FS9: UK2000 Airports by Gary Summons, also available as British Airports from Just Flight. Gary has provided a modified texture for the Staverton Flying Club hangar, which we adopted as a base for our club. FSX: Freeware scenery for FSX by Terry Shields is available from AVSIM, search for "egbj_for_fsx.zip".

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