Fairoaks (EGTF)

Matthew Stibbe

15 years ago

Nearest town: Woking (11m by car), Surrey

PPR: Yes

ICAO: EGTF

Phone: 01276 857 700 (Administration); 01276 857 300 (AFIS Station)

Landing fees: £10 – £76 (0-9,999kg)

Runway: 813m x 27m, Asphalt

Opening times: Mon-Sat 0800-1800; Sun 0900-1800

Fuel: AVTUR JET A-1, AL48, AVGAS 100LL

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Handling: Mann Aviation Group Engineering (01276 857 888).
Taxis: Wey Cars (01932 344 334), All Airport Cars (01483 771 166), Express Taxis (01483 751 166).
Car Hire: Europcar (01483 757 007, www.europcar.co.uk), Woking Car Hire (01483 720 991), Avis (01483 728 122, www.avis.com).
Nearest railway stations: Woking.
Passenger facilities: Hangar Café (Open for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon pastries). Customs and immigration by arrangement.

Inn the West End, 42 Guildford Road, West End (01276 858 652). Proper gastropub with very impressive menu and a wine cellar.
The Castle Grove, Castle Grove Rd, Chobham (0127 685 819). Indian menu at the back of the bar.
Cricketer’s Inn, The Green, Airfreight (01483 473 198). Well located for walkers.

Zinfadel, Bagshot Road, Chobham (01276 858 491). Cuisine inspired by California’s Napa Valley plus excellent desserts.
Runwong, 18-20 London Rd, Guildford (01483 536 092). Opened in 1976 as one of the UK’s first Thai restaurants, Runwong is still going strong. Also features a good Thai market.
L’Auberge at the Onslow Arms, The Street, West Clandon (01483 222 447). French classics served with style in a modern interior.

Asperion, 73 Farnham Road, Guildford (01483 579 299, www.asperion-hotel.co.uk). Luxurious boutique hotel.
Hillside Hotel, Perry Hill, Worplesdon (01483 232 051, www.thehillsidehotel.com). 15 rooms, set in award-winning gardens.
Great Fosters, Egham (01784 433 822, www.greatfosters.co.uk). Grade One listed building on a 50-acre estate, a favorite with celebrities.

Foxhills Club and Resort, Ottershaw (01932 872 050, www.foxhills.co.uk). Nine-hole Manor course and two 18-hole Championship courses set in lovely forest.
West Byfleet Golf Club, West Byfleet (01932 343 433, www.wbgc.com). Includes the famous ‘pond hole’ on the 13th.
Chobham Golf Club, Chobham (01276 855 584, www.chobhamgolfclub.co.uk).

Thorpe Park (www.thorpepark.co.uk). Some of the UK’s fastest thrill rides.
Windsor Castle (www.royalcollection.org.uk). The famous royal residence.
Brooklands Museum (www.brooklandsmuseum.com). Motorsport and aviation museum with helicopter pad.