Visiting Denham by air
There is no overhead join at Denham because of the London CTR. You will be required to report at one of the two Visual Reporting Points (VRPs) at 1000' QNH.
Take a look at the Local Flying Area chart in Pooleys.
Joining from the north
This is a view of Bovingdon disused aerodrome looking east. Hemel Hempstead is visible beyond. If you have not visited Denham before you might find it helpful to come via Bovingdon VOR and then set heading for the relevant VRP, either VRP Maple Cross to join for runway 24 or VRP St Giles to join for runway 06. Keep a good lookout - overhead the VOR can get busy.
Joining from the north for runway 06
Report at VRP St Giles to join base for runway 06
This photo looks south towards VRP St Giles. The VRP is the crossroads on the A413 in the valley between the two halves of the town of Chalfont St Giles. The A413 is visible in the foreground snaking towards St Giles in the mid-ground. Also visible beyond St Giles is Chalfont St Peter (east of A413). The co-ordinates of VRP St Giles are 513802N 0003401W. The fix from Bovingdon is 189°/6nm.
Keep a good lookout for other aircraft joining, and be prepared to fit in with aircraft in the circuit. Remember joining aircraft must give way to aircraft in the circuit.
Take a look at the Local Flying Area chart in Pooleys.
Left base for runway 06
This photo was taken from an aircraft on left base for 06. The M25 is visible in the bottom of the picture.
Final runway 06
On final 06. Denham Golf Club is short final at the bottom of the picture.
Joining from the north for runway 24
Report at VRP Maple Cross to join base for runway 24
This photo looks roughly south east. The M25 is in the foreground. VRP Maple Cross is the roundabout at the far end (southern end) of the slip road. The fix from Bovingdon is 166°/6nm. The co-ordinates are 513746N 0003015W. The lakes beyond to the south (to the right of the picture) are a useful feature.
Keep a good lookout for other aircraft joining and be prepared to fit in with aircraft in the circuit. Remember joining aircraft must give way to aircraft in the circuit.
Take a look at the Local Flying Area chart in Pooleys.
Right base for runway 24
This photo was taken from an aircraft on right base for 24. The aircraft is just inside Maple Cross and is over the lakes.
This photo was taken from an aircraft further along on right base for 24. The aircraft is about to turn final.
Final runway 24
This photo was taken from an aircraft high and to one side of final for 24. The displaced threshold is due to the road adjacent to the aerodrome boundary.