Contact Details and Useful Information
- Solent Airport Resident Operators
- Airport Job Vacancies
- Operation of Cranes, Directed Light, Fireworks, Toy Balloons, and Sky Lanterns within UK Airspace
- Drones
- Aircraft Annoyance or Unusual Activity Feedback
- Airport Community Space Bookings
- Useful Information
Solent Airport Resident Operators
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Airport Vacancies
There are currently no vacancies
Return completed forms to finance@solentairport.co.uk
Operation of Cranes, Directed Light, Fireworks, Toy Balloons, and Sky Lanterns within UK Airspace.
Working, building and events in the vicinity of an Airport can present significant risks if not managed responsibly by developers. This can include events using fireworks / lighting / sky lanterns, construction sites and drone flying.
As a result, we always encourage you to communicate with the Airport, should the activity fall within at least 6km of the Airport.
If the activity or development requires the use of lifting equipment, mobile or tower cranes, they should be operated in accordance with British Standard 7121 and CAA Publication – CAP 1096. The Airport should also be notified of plans to erect these cranes at least 21 days in advance. The notification to the Airport should include the following information to allow us to perform our Airport Safeguarding checks:
- OSGB grid coordinates of the crane’s proposed position to 6 figures each of Eastings and Northings
- The proposed height of the crane Above Ordnance Datum (AOD)
- The anticipated duration of the cranes existence (including proposed dates)
- Contact telephone numbers of the crane operator and the site owner for use in an emergency
On this or any other Airport Safeguarding issue such as operation of a Crane or Tall Construction Equipment within 6km of the aerodrome;
DO NOT proceed until permission has been granted by Email.
(We do not operate a telephone number for Safeguarding applications. Postal applications can be addressed to ‘Airport Safeguarding – Solent Airport’ or emailed directly to ops@solentairport.co.uk )
Drones
The drone flight restriction zone around airports has changed. The government has introduced a new rule stating that the 1km restriction from the airfield boundary is replaced by a restriction using the airfield’s existing aerodrome traffic zone, which has a radius of two and a half nautical miles and then five kilometres by one kilometre zones starting from the point known as the ‘threshold’ at the end of each of the airfield’s runways. Both zones extend upwards to a height of 2,000 feet above the airfield. For more information visit www.dronesafe.uk/restrictions 
It is illegal to fly any drone at any time within these restricted zones unless you have permission from air traffic control at the airport.
If you intend to operate a drone in the vicinity of Solent Airport, please input the postcode or location of intended operation, please use this map .
The Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ) is highlighted in blue. The location you input will show as a red dot. If the red dot is inside the FRZ then it is an offence to fly a drone without the permission of Solent Airport.
For permission, email details of location, date, time and height of intended operation to Solent Airport at ops@solentairport.co.uk – expect a response within 24 hours – do not operate in the FRZ until permission has been given.
Aircraft Annoyance or Unusual Activity Feedback
If you have any feedback or questions regarding the activities at Solent Airport please complete the Aircraft Annoyance or Unusual Activity Feedback form .
We strive to respond in good time but please be mindful that we only have a small operations team that deal with these as well as day to day airport operations.
Airport Community Space Bookings
The R28 shared use is the area designated by the Airport Authority for use by recognised organisations. The below offers 2 links; the first is a downloaded iCal or google calender, please speak to your clubs reps for log on. These display the calendar for booked dates of the area. For additional bookings please speak to your head of organisation.
Useful Information
Please note: The Airport Management do not endorse these services, however for the benefit of incoming visitors we provide useful contact links to various local businesses.
There are several Taxi companies that are familiar with the site.
Lee-on-the-Solent high street is approximately a 15 minute walk away.
There are several pubs and cafes that offer food until late afternoon.
Pubs & Restaurants
Bunn Penny
Phone: 023 9255 0214
Address: 36 Manor Way, Lee-on-the-Solent. PO13 9JH.
www.bunpenny.co.uk
Golden Bowler
Phone: 01329 662845
Address: 122 Stubbington Ln, Stubbington. PO14 2NQ.
www.goldenbowlerpub.co.uk
Red Lion
Phone: 01329 662003
Address: Gosport Rd, Stubbington. PO14 2LD.
www.redlion-stubbington.co.uk
The Wyvern
Phone: 023 9255 2375
Address: Common Barn Lane, Lee-on-the-Solent. PO13 9DS.
www.wyvernleeonsolent.co.uk
Hotels
The region has range of hotels suitable for both business and leisure needs. Below is a selection of those located in the vicinity of the Airfield. Our team can secure corporate rates at selected hotels.
Meon Valley Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Phone: +44 (0)23 1329-833-455
Fax: +44 (0)23 1329-834-411
www.marriott.co.uk
9.9 Miles from Solent Airport
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
Phone: +44 (0)23 9238 3151
Fax: +44 (0)23 9238 8701
www.marriott.co.uk
8.8 Miles from Solent Airport
Hilton Southampton
Phone: +44 (0)23 80702700
Fax: +44 (0)23 80767233
www.hilton.com
16.8 Miles from Solent Airport
Florence House Hotel and Restaurant
Phone: +44 (0)23 92009111
Fax: +44 (0)23 92940202
info@somersethousehotel.co.uk
13.3 Miles from Solent Airport
Somerset House Hotel and Restaurant
Phone: +44 (0)23 92008222
Fax: +44 (0)23 92940202
info@somersethousehotel.co.uk
13.4 Miles from Solent Airport
Stattons House Hotel and Restaurant
Phone: +44 (0)23 92009333
Fax: +44 (0)23 9200 3965
info@stattonshotel.co.uk
13.4 Miles from Solent Airport
Number Four Boutique Hotel and Restaurant
Phone: +44 (0)23 92008444
Fax: +44 (0)23 92003965
info@number4hotel.co.uk
13.6 Miles from Solent Airport
Florence Gardens Boutique Hotel and Restaurant
Phone: +44 (0)23 92009555
Fax: +44 (0)23 92003965
info@florencegardens.co.uk
13.3 Miles from Solent Airport
The Florence Suite and Restaurant
Phone: +44 (0)23 92009666
Fax: +44 (0)23 92003965
info@florencesuite.co.uk
13.4 Miles from Solent Airport
The Clarence Hotel
Phone: +44 (0)23 92009777
Fax: +44 (0)23 92003965
info@theclarencehotel.co.uk
13.4 Miles from Solent Airport
Local boutique B&B's can also be sourced on request.