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About Headcorn Aerodrome

Headcorn  Aerodrome is not only an active airfield welcoming visitors (by air and foot) all year around, but also a home to many different businesses such as a flight school, aircraft hire, parachuting, wing walking and aircraft maintenance.

Headcorn Aerodrome (Formerly RAF Lashenden Airfield) is a historic grass-strip airfield in Kent, England, that serves as a major hub for general aviation, flight training, vintage flight experiences, wing walking and skydiving. The last WW2 all grass airfield in  Kent - A gateway to the White Cliffs of Dover, you can buy a flight in a WW2 Spitfire, reaching there in just 8 minutes! 
Whether you are an aviation enthusiast, thrill seeker or a family looking for a day out, Headcorn Aerodrome has something to offer. Visit the WW2 Lashenden Air Museum. The aerodrome has ample car parking, a café plus a bar and restaurant. Dogs on a lead are welcome.​

Upcoming Events

  • Wing Walking Company
    Wing Walking Company
    Multiple Dates
    1 day to the event
    12 Jun 2026, 10:00 – 17:00
    Headcorn Aerodrome EGKH, Shenley Rd, Ashford TN27 9HX, UK
    12 Jun 2026, 10:00 – 17:00
    Headcorn Aerodrome EGKH, Shenley Rd, Ashford TN27 9HX, UK
    ....Extreme Adrenaline and Sensory Overload. Come to watch a blend of terror and excitement! (Note: Flights are weather and operator dependant)
  • Running Retros Meet #3
    Running Retros Meet #3
    10 days to the event
    21 Jun 2026, 10:00 – 17:00
    Headcorn Aerodrome EGKH, Shenley Rd, Ashford TN27 9HX, UK
    21 Jun 2026, 10:00 – 17:00
    Headcorn Aerodrome EGKH, Shenley Rd, Ashford TN27 9HX, UK
    Amazing gathering of pre-2000 classic retro vehicles to view. Everyone welcome - £3.50 per vehicle for parking/entry. Show off your pre-2000 classic retro vehicle, meet other owners and enjoy the flying action.
  • Headcorn International Airshow
    Headcorn International Airshow
    16 days to the event
    27 Jun 2026, 10:00 – 28 Jun 2026, 17:00
    Headcorn Aerodrome EGKH, Shenley Rd, Ashford TN27 9HX, UK
    27 Jun 2026, 10:00 – 28 Jun 2026, 17:00
    Headcorn Aerodrome EGKH, Shenley Rd, Ashford TN27 9HX, UK
    Set against the historic WW2 backdrop of Headcorn Aerodrome, the Headcorn International Airshow brings history to life with an unforgettable weekend of flying displays, both vintage and modern.

Headcorn Aerodrome

Shenley Road

Headcorn

Ashford

Kent

TN27 9HX

Email: ops@headcornaerodrome.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1622 891 539

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Headcorn Aerodrome t/a Weald Air Services Limited

Registered in England & Wales | Company Number: 01117797

Registered Office: The Aerodrome, Headcorn, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9HX

VAT No: GB 204 2207 25

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