Kemble Airfield (RAF Kemble) was a Royal Air Force base near the village of Kemble in Gloucestershire, England. The base is located 4.5 NM (8.3 km; 5.2 mi) southwest of Cirencester. The base was closed after the cold war and is now known as Cotswold Airport.

What is Kemble airfield used for?

Located 4.5 NM (8.3 km; 5.2 mi) southwest of Cirencester, it was built as a Royal Air Force (RAF) station and was known as RAF Kemble. The Red Arrows aerobatics team was based there until 1983, and it is used for the storage and recycling of retired airliners, as well as flying schools, clubs, and industry.

Can you visit Kemble?

The airport, which sits between the A429 and the A433, re-opened to the public at the beginning of July. Visiting times for the site are between Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. ... Most of the 747s parked at the Kemble site can be seen from the A429 side of the airfield.