2025 Alderney Fly-in
Blue skies and puffy white clouds greeted Richard Alberg in his Cirrus SR22 as he touched down on Runway 26 and taxied to the Central Parking area. In total, 27 intrepid aviators in their magnificent flying machines made it to Alderney for the 2025 Fly-in. They came from the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, and of course Jersey and Guernsey.
Judging by the feedback that we have received so far, everyone had a great time. But, it was the Chair of the Guernsey Aero Club, Emma Le Bretton, who we feel summed up this year’s Alderney Fly-in:
On behalf of Team Le Breton, I would just like to thank you all for the incredible amount of work and for making us feel so welcome at the Fly In this weekend. As ever, we had a fantastic time, met up with some great friends (both old and new) and really enjoyed spending time in your super Island. Already looking forward to next year!
Emma Le Breton
For the full story go to: Alderney Fly-in 2025
The 2025 Alderney Fly-in was sponsored by
EGJA – Fuel Update
AVGAS 100LL and JET-A1 are still not available at Alderney Airport. However, while there is nothing to report so far, we understand that The States of Alderney are holding discussions with a number of interested parties with a view to restoring supplies of Avgas 100LL and JET-A1 as quickly as possible.
High Flyer to Give Talk on Transforming Heathrow Airport
On Thursday 18th September, the Alderney Flying Club has invited The Chief Solutions Officer at Heathrow Airport, Helen Elsby, to give a talk at 1830 in the Anne French Room.
As the Chief Solutions Officer at Heathrow Airport, Helen is accountable for all transformational change at Heathrow. She leads a team to deliver integrated solutions utilising all the change levers available – process, people, technology and infrastructure. She is accountable for delivering Heathrow’s 6 strategic programmes – c£4bn of investment over 5 years – covering a range of projects from asset management, airport efficiency through to our multi-year programme to achieve our carbon reduction targets and wider sustainability goals. More recently, she has been responsible for a £100 million project to resurface the airport’s southern runway.
Helen Elsby is also accountable for procuring all of Heathrow’s suppliers to, not only deliver products and services to the operation, but to contribute to our strategic goals of sustainability, diversity and inclusion and innovation. She is accountable for the day to day operation of Heathrow’s vast technology estate and cyber defence. Helen has spent her entire career in aviation, with the majority of time delivering construction projects, transforming Heathrow for the benefit of the 80m passengers traveling through the airport each year.
Although this talk is primarily for Alderney Flying Club members it is open to anyone who is interested in hearing from a member of Heathrow Airport’s Executive Team more about the workings of the second-busiest airport in the world (by international passenger traffic). There is no charge but it would be appreciated if those wanting to attend could email events@flyalderney.com.
Submitting a General Aviation Report (GAR) Update
It is important to note that separate General Aviation reporting systems are in place for the United Kingdom, the Bailiwick of Guernsey, and the Bailiwick of Jersey, as follows:
Flights to and from the United Kingdom
Owners or agents and captains of GA aircraft making international flights (including within the Common Travel Area (CTA))[footnote 1] are required to report or provide notification of those flights and the persons onboard to Border Force and His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). In practice the information provided to Border Force for immigration purposes and shared with HMRC, the police and the National Crime Agency for customs and policing purposes. More information can be found on the Gov.UK website. See:
Submit a General Aviation Report (GAR)
Flights to and from Guernsey & Alderney
The pilots of all private aircraft either entering or leaving the Bailiwick of Guernsey must complete a General Aviation report (GAR) for both their arrival and departure. Currently, it is possible to submit your Master Declaration online or electronically by email. Full details are available on the States of Guernsey website. See:
Declaring passengers and goods – private aircraft
Please note a GAR is not requires for flights between Guernsey and Alderney
Flights to and from Jersey
Jersey Immigration, Jersey Customs and Police Special Branch require the pilots of all private aircraft either entering or leaving the Bailiwick of Jersey to complete a General Aviation report (GAR) for both their arrival and departure. Full details are available on the States of Jersey website. See:
Private aircraft general declaration form for entering and leaving Jersey
Two exclusive offers for GA pilots who enjoy visiting Alderney from…
Alderney’s Unique Boutique Hotel
Blonde Hedgehog ‘Fly-overs’
Blonde Hedgehog ‘Fly-overs’ are an exclusive offer from the Alderney Flying Club for up to twelve GA Pilots and their friends to spend a day on the beautiful Island of Alderney and enjoy a delicious lunch at the Blonde Hedgehog Boutique Hotel. More information
Blonde Hedgehog ‘Stay-overs’
Blonde Hedgehog ‘Stay-overs’ are an exclusive offer from the Alderney Flying Club on behalf of the Blonde Hedgehog, for GA pilots and their partners to fly over to Alderney and spend a night at the unique Blonde Hedgehog Boutique Hotel from just £125 per night in a double room with continental breakfast. More information
About Us
The Alderney Flying Club was founded to promote General Aviation in the Channel Islands with a particular focus on Alderney, the most northerly of the Channel Islands. Our position 8 miles off the Normandy coast makes us an ideal pilots destination either as a stopover or to stay for a few days, or even make your home here. Alderney airfield was the first airfield to be developed in the islands in 1935 and remains the only airfield in the region with three runways, which come in very handy for the GA community flying here because we do have a bit of wind at times. The small size of the island means that the many attractions we offer, from Gannets and puffins to the best preserved small Roman Fort in the UK, are all within easy walking or cycling distance. We also have hire cars and Taxis and our own railway, the later operating weekends and bank holidays throughout the spring and summer.
Our most popular event is the Fly-In which has been held in June annually for around 25 years. At its peak in the 1970’s the Fly-In attracted over a hundred planes. These days, numbers are usually nearer fifty but we still aim to put on a programme that will help visiting pilots and their passengers explore Alderney’s heritage, appreciate its flora and fauna, and enjoy themselves. Read a report on the 2023 Alderney Fly-in here.