St. Mary's requires all pilots of GA aircraft intending to visit the islands to telephone (01720 422677) to obtain PPR. On the day of the visit telephone for the weather and advise ATC of the airport of departure, a contact name and number and the aircraft's ETA at St. Mary's.
Aircraft visiting from outside Great Britain will be required to submit a Customs and Excise General Aviation Report document a minimum of 12 hours before the flight.
The Airfield
The ARP (at intersection of the runways) is 49 54 48 N 006 17 30 W, elevation 116 ft.
Pilots should exercise extreme caution when landing or taking-off as the aerodrome is severely hump-backed. The gradients increase to as much as 1 in 13 at runway ends. Pilots who have not visited previously are advised to request a low fly past to observe and assess the runway's profile and possible wind shear/turbulence.
A perimeter road runs around the Northern part of the aerodrome and traffic is liable to cross the approaches to runway 15. A footpath controlled by traffic lights crosses the turning circle of runway 33.
Runway 15-33 is 600 metres by 23 metres wide, tarmac with PAPI lights.
Runway 09-27 is 523 metres by 18 metres wide, 280m tarmac at 27 end with the remainder grass. Both have runway edge and runway end lights fitted. Pilots are warned of the different braking characteristics of the grass/tarmac sections of 09-27.
There are no hangarage or engineering facilities for visiting aircraft. All aircraft will be parked on the grass, tie down weights are available.
Pilots advised to contact Lands End Tower frequency 120.25 before entering the Lands End Corridor when inbound to St. Mary's.
Visual Reference Points
| Pendeen Lighthouse | 50 09-88 N | 005 40-30 W |
| St. Martin's Head (red and white day mark) | 49 58-05 N | 006 15-95 W |
Tower and Approach Radio Frequency
123.825 Mhz
Radar Information Service
| RAF St. Mawgan | 128.725 |
| RNAS Culdrose | 134.05 |
Opening Hours
| Season | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Summer: | Monday - Saturday | 0730 - 1900 |
| Winter: | Monday - Friday Saturday | 0830 - 12.30 & 13.30 - 1700 0830 - 12.30 |
The Airport is closed on a Sunday with the exception of a one hour departure only slot between 1500 and 1600. NB Any aircraft using this departure slot do so entirely at their own risk. There will be no ATC, fire cover or alerting service available. Pilots will be required to provide proof of insurance (£3 million third party cover minimum) and sign an indemnity form.
Fuel:
The only fuel available at St. Mary's is Jet A1 from the Isles of Scilly Skybus fuel operator. Contact Mr. P. Watts on 01720 422584.
Accommodation:
Contact the Tourist Information Centre.
