Guernsey Aero Club

Forest

Standout

Active since 1934

Story

Originally founded in 1934, reformed in 1966. Current clubhouse and hangar complex designed 1978/1979, constructed 1979-1980, officially opened January 1981 by Governor Air Chief Marshal Sir Peter Le Cheminant. First Guernsey International Air Rally held in 1972.

Guernsey Aero Club is a private members' aviation club at Guernsey Airport in the Forest parish. Founded in 1934 and reformed in 1966, it operates as a registered non-profit Limited by Guarantee with over 300 members. The club hosts the annual Guernsey Air Rally (held since 1972) and the Wings & Wheels Open Day, alongside a programme of winter lectures and social events. Facilities include a clubhouse with bar, a balcony overlooking the runway, and a hangar and apron complex.

Specialises in1

Each capability links to every business in the Baliwick that shares it.

Social & members' clubs

Social clubs, members' clubs, service clubs and senior citizens' clubs.

From their website

Members' clubhouse with bar · winter evening lectures · summer boule · awards nights

Quick facts

Legal form
Limited By Guarantee
Established
1934 · 92 years
Industries served
Aviation

People1

  • Jane RoundOffice Administrator

From their website

Original phrasing from their website — lines covered by a capability above appear within its card.

  • aviation events
  • annual Air Rally
  • Wings & Wheels open day

Hours

Mon
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Contact

Website
gac.org.gg
Social
Address
La Planque Lane, Forest, Guernsey, GY8 0DT

History5

Key dates and recorded company events for Guernsey Aero Club.

  • 1966Reformed
  • 1972Held first Guernsey International Air Rally
  • 1978Current clubhouse and hangar complex designed
  • 1979Current clubhouse and hangar complex constructed
  • 1981Current clubhouse and hangar complex officially opened

Subsidiaries1

Other businesses under Guernsey Aero Club, across all of Island Graph.

  • Guernsey Flying Training Ltd.Forest

    Guernsey Flying Training Ltd. is an approved flying school at Guernsey Airport, offering pilot licence training, trial lessons, and aircraft hire since 1983.

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