Eastern Flying Club "EFC" - Airfield and Pilot Information

EFC is a beautiful grass strip located some 4 n.m East of Jomtiem Beach at 12 54 08 N, 100 55 59 E.  The runways have no nasty bumps or "surprises" and the surface is very well drained.

EFC looking down 01

The runways are 01/19 and are now approximately 350 meters long after having recently lost the Northern end of the strip to a local farmer.  CHECK THAT YOU AND YOUR AIRCRAFT ARE ABLE TO TAKE-OFF AND LAND WITHIN THIS DISTANCE.

EFC from the East

Frequency: 122.3

Slope: none

Pattern: left-hand for 19, right-hand for 01

Altitude: Approx 140 feet AMSL

Obstructions:  Tall mast to the SE of the field, bungee-jumping tower to the SW (very close when on finals for 01), mast to the NE and radio-model field to the North.  Water tower on Eastern edge of runway.

Note:  Nongprue airfield is only 2 miles East of EFC and uses 123.45 as a frequency!

Aircraft parking on the day of the event will be in the field alongside the runway.  Each aircraft will be given a take-off time and there will be a 5 -10 minute separation between each aircraft.  After landing, each aircraft will return to the field for parking.

Fuel will be available (at no mark-up) to anyone who has ordered in advance.  We will have 100LL, 95 and 91 benzine (Caltex).

Tie-down points will be available to those who wish to stay overnight and who order in advance - so you don't need to bring your own pegs, just your tie-down straps.

Air Traffic will be operating at the field for the actual event (Jim).  We will file a flight plan for all participating aircraft for the duration of the event and will arrange permits for visiting "U" registered aircraft.

Sunrise & Sunset times are 06:31 and 18:26 for both days.

NOTAMS  It is the responsibility of all pilots to check NOTAMS prior to this event but active NOTAMS will be covered in the briefing session.  We will also issue a NOTAM for this event so other non-participating aircraft know to avoid the area.

Children's Day:  There will be no Children's Day.