RAF Kenley

RAF Kenley RAF Kenley is a Government Aerodrome located near to South Croydon. Its function is to provide gliding opportunities to members of the RAF Air Cadets.

Its function is to provide Gliding opportunities to members of the RAF Air Cadets. 615 Volunteer Gliding Squadron (VGS) is the actual flying Unit based at RAF Kenley, and serves over 6000 cadets from the London and South East region. Courses range from experience and basic flying training to 13 years old and above, through to solo standard for 16 years old, and advanced training up to 20. The pur

pose of this site is to highlight to the local residents and visitors that also use the airfield, what development plans are being proposed, and to act as a conduit for public feedback.

Mike Lambourne was kind enough to share this picture of a programme that he found, which is from June 1978, and was to c...
06/07/2025

Mike Lambourne was kind enough to share this picture of a programme that he found, which is from June 1978, and was to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Royal Air Force.

Thank you Mike.

06/07/2025

RAF Kenley has been a place that can enjoyed by everyone; however, we have recently seen some empty alcoholic bottles and takeaway rubbish being left on the airfield, that either Surrey Hills or 615 VGS have to clean away.

We are also still seeing lots of examples of dog mess that is being left on the airfield, almost on a daily basis. We have 13+ year old children that lie down next to aircraft to help prepare them for launch, and we have a duty of care to protect their health and hygiene.

Unfortunately, if it does continue we will have no choice but to close the pedestrian gates permanently, because we cannot continue with these issues.

The majority of people do clean up after their dogs, but to those that don't, please start and take it home, or to a bin.

Thank you in advance.

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19/02/2025

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Congratulations to Cpl Ella Joubert (323 Epsom & Ewell) Sqn on completing her first solo today at RAF Kenley.
A massive thanks to all the team today in achieving an impressive 51 launches.

05/05/2024

Today, the 94th anniversary of Amy Johnson’s start of her pioneering solo flight to Australia from Croydon, Cdt Sgt Emily Barker-Lewis completed her AGT! We’re incredibly proud of you Emily! 🫡

05/05/2024
17/04/2024

121 catching 128 over RAF Kenley 📷

If you’re thinking about joining the Royal Air Force Air Cadets then we’ve got your seat ready and waiting 🫡

27/03/2024

We’ll be flying Royal Air Force Air Cadets over five days starting from this Friday. Therefore we will lock the perimeter gates to the airfield from 0800hrs each day, starting on Friday morning. Safety first as always.

27/03/2024

To operate a drone in the RAF Kenley Flight Restriction Zone please request through

[email protected]

12/11/2023
17/08/2023

We’ll be operating from RAF Kenley on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this week, so for everyone’s safety the perimeter gates will be locked before we start getting Royal Air Force Air Cadets up in the air 🫡

12/08/2023

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Kenley

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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