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147: 36: 201:. In 2012, Airbus UK Broughton sold the naming rights of The Airfield to the Hollingsworth Group and renamed The Airfield. Due to regular waterlogging of the pitch, The Airfield's grass surface was replaced with a 3G synthetic pitch in 2014. This came after funding was raised by UEFA, the FAW and the 436: 620: 284: 197:
in order to partake in the league while they upgraded The Airfield. Airbus UK's first opponents in the League of Wales at The Airfield were
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The Airfield is noted in Welsh football for having retractable floodlights due to the ground being located close to a working runway at
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into the League of Wales. However, The Airfield did not meet the LOW's standards. Airbus UK Broughton decided to groundshare at
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to play more international matches in north Wales. The Airfield was suggested as a location for
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In 2004, Airbus UK Broughton were promoted from the
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Airfield

Coordinates
53°10′17″N 2°58′53″W / 53.171492°N 2.9815189°W / 53.171492; -2.9815189
Capacity
3G Artificial Turf
Broughton
Flintshire
Airbus UK Broughton F.C.
Cymru Premier

Hawarden Airport
Football Association of Wales
Wales national football teams
friendlies
UEFA standards
Racecourse Ground
Wrexham
Cymru Alliance
Conwy United
Morfa Stadium
Total Network Solutions
Airbus


"Wingmakers rename stadium"



"Airbus 3G pitch plans will 'secure club's long-term future', says boss"

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