The Popham End of Season Fly-In marks the warm, informal culmination of the summer flying calendar at Hampshire’s iconic grass airfield. Drawing a diverse cross-section of the general aviation community, the event brings together vintage biplanes, light sport aircraft, gyrocopters, and microlights for one last major gathering before the turn of the season. Operating with Popham’s characteristic unpretentious charm, the fly-in welcomes visiting aviators and ground spectators alike to enjoy continuous grass-strip arrivals and departures, casual aircraft viewing, and shared enthusiasm for sport flying.
Beyond the steady stream of airfield movement, the event centres on the strong social bond of the UK aviation scene. Attendees gather around the airfield's central apron and clubhouse café to swap flight logs, discuss winter maintenance projects, and connect over warm food and drink. Blending accessible, grass-roots flying with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, the fly-in offers a fittingly traditional send-off to the operational season for pilots and aviation enthusiasts across the region.