Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport

Formerly RAF Bobbington and built in 1941. Today, we are your general aviation hub ✈️

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Turboprop power at the Green!💨✈️

Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting this smart PC-12, bringing its unmistakable turboprop presence to Halfpenny Green!

#PC12 #Pilatus #Turboprop #WolverhamptonAirport #HalfpennyGreen

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MERLIN & WILDCAT HIGHLIGHTS! 🚁😎

What a treat it was hosting the Navy recently as they stopped by for a refuel and bite to eat.

If you’re a military visitor, we offer free landings and you can enjoy complimentary food when uplifting fuel with us!

#RoyalNavy #Military

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Departing in style 😎💨

It’s always quite the sight to see this Cirrus Vision Jet taking to the skies from the Green!

#luxurytravel #visionjet #privatejet #generalaviation #Jet

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HELICOPTER OPS 🚁

It’s always great to see plenty of rotary action joining us at the Green!

Can you name each of the helis?

#helicopter #helicopterops #rotary #halfpennygreen #wolverhamptonairport

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Our new play area is officially complete! 🛝🚁

We’re excited to welcome our brand-new helicopter-themed play area, right by the restaurant. Perfect for keeping the little ones entertained while you sit back, relax and enjoy the airport atmosphere! ☕️✈️

#ameliasbarandrestaurant

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King Air bringing the turboprop power ✈️🔥

Today we welcomed this Beechcraft C90GTx. Equipped with the upgraded 5-blade propellers the already impressive King Air looks even more distinctive!

#kingair #turboprob #beechcraft #C90GTx #halfpennygreen

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What a sight it was hosting two Wildcats and a Merlin today as they stopped by for a refuel and bite to eat 🥪⛽️

If you’re a military visitor, don’t forget that we offer free landings and complimentary food when uplifting fuel with us!

#RoyalNavy #MerlinHelicopter #WildcatAH1

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An MD500 with legendary Status! 💨

This striking MD500 famously set the world record for the fastest solo helicopter circumnavigation of the globe.

The previous record was shattered by six full days. With the flight completed in 17 days, 14 hours, 2 minutes, and 27 seconds.

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Touchdown Tuesday! 🛬

The distinctive Cirrus Vision Jet making for a great arrival! 👀

🎥 Turn up the volume and enjoy the touchdown!

#TouchdownTuesday #Cirrus #VisionJet #Jet #HalfpennyGreen #PrivateJet #Aviation

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Bulldog & Chipmunk Travels ✈️

A lovely bit of formation flying over Halfpenny Green today, three Bulldogs and a Chipmunk took to the skies together. RAF trainer types putting on a proper show!

#HalfpennyGreen #ScottishAviationBulldog #Chipmunk #GeneralAviation #traineraircraft

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De Havilland Hornet Moth bringing the vintage vibes ✈️

Built in 1936 this beautifully preserved piece of history still looks the part today!

#dehavilland #hornetmoth #vintageaviation #biplane #halfpennygreen

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Calm before the storm ⛈️

Dark skies overhead, with the C-41A stealing the show on the apron ✈️

#C41A #AviationPhotography #HalfpennyGreen #StormySkies #douglas

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Rain clouds rolling in towards the tower!💧☔️

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Piper M350 making a quick stop ✈️🌧️

In between the rainy spells today, we were joined by this smart Piper M350 with a few extra passengers onboard!

#piperaircraft #halfpennygreen #GeneralAviation #PiperM350 #Aviation

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Supporting the European Athletics Championships! 🚁🏃‍♂️

We’re proud to have provided an operational base for helicopters, helping broadcasters capture the action from above and bring this major sporting event to audiences across the country.

#Birmingham2026 #EuropeanAthletics

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What a way to round off our 4th and final day of @SpitfireBigginH flights for 2026!

Today we were treated to a pair of Spitfires operating throughout the day, giving the airfield a real buzz and putting plenty of smiles on faces.

It’s been a pleasure welcoming so many of you!

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Spitfire action at the Green!

It’s always a pleasure to have @flyaspitfire.com join us at the Green with their beautiful Spitfires. What a joy to see so many people having a once in a lifetime flight!

#flyaspitfire #warbird #spitfire

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2 Spitfires with us today! ✈️

We’re delighted to welcome a second spitfire from @SpitfireBigginH today for our final day of spitfire flights.

“Lady Ellen III” is the only surviving Spitfire prototype of any mark and will be flying alongside MJ627 throughout the day.

#spitfire

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What an amazing Saturday it’s been here at the Green! One of the many highlights of today has to be this lovely pair of RV’s taking to the skies in formation!

#spitfire #RV #GA #halfpennygreen