About Vectair

Vectair traces its origins to the Vectair Flying Club, established at Portsmouth Airport by a former WW2 night-fighter pilot. The name "Vectair" is a nod to Hayling Island’s Roman name, Vectis, reflecting its local roots.

When Portsmouth Airport closed in the 1970s, Vectair relocated to Goodwood Aerodrome, becoming a key part of the general aviation community in the South of England. The club thrived under family management, eventually passing from father to son.

In the mid-1990s, the family sold the club, moving on to new ventures outside aviation. Unfortunately, Vectair Flying Club closed in the early 2000s under new ownership.

Today, the original owner's grandson has brought the Vectair name back to life, repurposing it for this website, which now marks the third generation of Vectair’s aviation legacy.

Our Data Sources

The information you find on Vectair is compiled from freely available, open-source resources. We take pride in sourcing data directly from prominent aviation bodies, including ICAO, IATA, EASA, and various national aviation authorities like the CAA, FAA, and IAA.

This website brings together multiple coding conventions, primarily ICAO and IATA, in one accessible resource.

In addition to these standard sources, we utilize training SOPs, aerodrome manuals, accident investigation documents, and information obtained through freedom-of-information requests. We also rely on more unconventional sources such as ADS-B tracking websites, live and recorded air traffic audio feeds, aviation spotter forums, and open-source social media channels.