Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield

Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield is a small general aviation airfield located near the village of Wellesbourne in Warwickshire, England, a few miles east of Stratford-upon-Avon. It operates primarily as a base for light aircraft, flying training, and private aviation, serving the local community and aviation enthusiasts in the Midlands region. The airfield has a history rooted in World War II, having been built as a Royal Air Force station used for bomber training. In the post-war period it transitioned to civilian use and became an active general aviation hub, hosting flying clubs, maintenance facilities, and occasional air shows. Wellesbourne Mountford is not served by scheduled commercial airlines and has no passenger terminal infrastructure. It remains a popular destination for private pilots and aviation enthusiasts, and for many years housed a Vulcan bomber, XM655, as a ground exhibit maintained by a dedicated preservation society.