Private jet charter from Aberdeen International Airport
Aberdeen is open 06:00-22:30 local, with prior permission needed outside those hours, and customs and immigration work 07:00-23:00 local. Fixed-wing aircraft use the 1,953-metre runway 16/34; the other runways are for helicopters, and the AIP warns of intensive large helicopter activity. Private flights are handled by Signature at its Business Aviation Centre, which also issues prior permission for general aviation flights, and PrimeFlight is the other handling agent listed in the AIP.
- Longest runway
- 1,953 m
- Codes
- ABZ · EGPD
- Business aviation handling
- 2 handlers
Did you knowAberdeen Airport began operating in July 1934, when Lord Arbuthnott officially opened it. That year the press called its founder, Eric Gandar Dower, the 'Father of Aberdeen Airport'. Aberdeen International Airport: 90th year celebrations
One of six airports in our Scotland guide.
Charter a private jet from Aberdeen International Airport
Aberdeen Airport is about seven miles north-west of the city centre, off the A96 (airport figure). It is open 06:00–22:30 local, and flights outside those hours need extended opening requested at least 24 hours ahead. Private flights use Signature's Business Aviation Centre, which also issues prior permission for general aviation flights.
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What the private terminal is like at Aberdeen
Signature runs the Business Aviation Centre on Wellheads Drive, which it describes as a private terminal with a dedicated passenger lounge and onsite customs and immigration.
Signature (Signature Aberdeen)
The Business Aviation Centre, Wellheads Drive, AB21 7GQ. Private terminal with passenger lounge, crew lounge, snooze room, hangar space and onsite customs and immigration. Hours 06:30-21:30 local, call-out on request. The airport directs general aviation PPR requests to Signature.
PrimeFlight
Handling agent listed in the UK AIP (operations desk abzops@primeflight.com). PrimeFlight lists Aberdeen among its locations; it does not describe a business aviation terminal there.
Customs at Aberdeen, step by step
What happens on an international flight, in the order you meet it. We handle the paperwork with the operator.
- When you book, we ask for each passenger's passport details for the operator.
- Every flight needs the airport's prior approval, which for private flights comes through Signature, and a handling agent must be appointed before arrival. The operator arranges both.
- You use Signature's Business Aviation Centre, which lists customs and immigration on site.
- Customs and immigration work 07:00–23:00 local. Outside those hours, a private flight needs them arranged at least 24 hours ahead.
Which private jets can use Aberdeen?
On runway length, every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize and heavy jet type is within it; some ultra long range and VIP airliner types fit, others only with less fuel or fewer passengers. The check below uses each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight, at sea level on a 15°C day. Heat, altitude, a wet runway and the operator's own rules can need more, so we confirm it for your aircraft and date.
Fixed-wing aircraft use runway 16/34 (1,953 m); the other runways are for helicopters only. Between 23:00 and 06:00 local, fixed-wing aircraft must be Quota Count 4 or below, and aircraft not departing within two hours may be moved to remote parking. Fire cover is Category 7, with Category 8 by arrangement.
| Aircraft class | On this runway |
|---|---|
| Turboprop 5–8 seats · take-off 730–1,000 m · Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Yes |
| Very light jet 4–5 seats · take-off 630–1,100 m | Yes |
| Light jet 6–7 seats · take-off 960–1,200 m · Embraer Phenom 300E | Yes |
| Super light jet 7–8 seats · take-off 820–1,350 m | Yes |
| Midsize jet 8–9 seats · take-off 1,100–1,660 m · Cessna Citation XLS+ | Yes |
| Super midsize 9–10 seats · take-off 1,400–1,600 m · Bombardier Challenger 350 | Yes |
| Heavy jet 12–14 seats · take-off 1,430–1,780 m · Dassault Falcon 7X | Yes, though the longest-legged types need a performance check |
| Ultra long range 13–19 seats · take-off 1,700–1,970 m · Bombardier Global 7500 | Some types (7 of 8); others with less fuel or fewer passengers |
| VIP airliner 18–50+ seats · take-off 1,500–2,100 m | Some types (4 of 5); others with less fuel or fewer passengers |
Worth knowing before you fly
- The airport closes at 22:30 local. A flight planned outside 06:00-22:30 needs extended opening requested at least 24 hours ahead, so late returns should be agreed when you book, not on the day.
- Customs and immigration start at 07:00 local. An international departure or arrival outside 07:00-23:00 needs customs arranged at least 24 hours in advance.
- Aberdeen has intensive large helicopter traffic, and in low cloud or poor visibility arrivals are spaced further apart with possible holding, so allow some slack in tight schedules.
- Signature handles both the private terminal and general aviation PPR, so one handler booking covers most of the arrangements for a private flight.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | Aerodrome open 06:00-22:30 local, PPR outside these hours (UK AIP). Delayed fixed-wing flights scheduled within those hours must request extended opening by 21:00 local; all other fixed-wing traffic must request extended opening with at least 24 hours' notice. Ambulance, offshore emergency and medevac flights are exempt. Customs and immigration 07:00-23:00 local. Fuel: North Air 05:30-23:00 local (Jet A-1), Signature 06:30-21:30 local (Jet A-1 and Avgas), and by arrangement with Signature outside those hours. Signature's FBO hours are 06:30-21:30 local, with call-out on request. |
|---|---|
| Prior permission | All flights are subject to the prior approval of the Managing Director, Aberdeen International Airport Ltd, and prior notification to ACL, which acts as the airport's agent (UK AIP). The airport says general aviation and military flights obtain their PPR through Signature. Outside the aerodrome's hours, PPR is required. |
| Customs and immigration | Customs and immigration are available 07:00-23:00 local (UK AIP). Outside those hours, non-scheduled flights need prior arrangement with at least 24 hours' notice. Signature lists customs and immigration on site at its Business Aviation Centre and advertises customs clearance. |
| Slots | Facilitated airport (Level 2) according to ACL. Ad-hoc slot requests go to ACL, except for general aviation and military flights, which obtain PPR through Signature. |
| Noise and night restrictions | Fixed-wing aircraft operating between 23:00 and 06:00 local must be Quota Count 4 or below. Between 23:30 and 06:00 local, aircraft are asked to use minimal reverse thrust where safe. Subject to ATC and weather, fixed-wing departures should use runway 34 and arrivals runway 16. Inbound IFR aircraft over 5,700 kg may fly continuous descent approaches. |
| Aircraft parking | Subject to apron capacity, aircraft not departing within 2 hours may be moved to a remote parking area (UK AIP). Signature says it has ample hangar space. The AIP lists no hangar space for visiting aircraft. APU use on Echo Apron is limited to 45 minutes either side of arrival or departure, after which ground power must be arranged through the handler. |
| De-icing | By arrangement with the nominated handling agent (UK AIP). Signature lists de-icing among its services. |
| Other restrictions | Every aircraft must have a handling agent appointed before arrival or departure, and the airport says self-handling cannot be facilitated. Operators must include the airport's SITA address (ABZPA7X) for all inbound flights, and flight plans needing submission are faxed to ATC. Runways 05/23, 14/32 and 36 are helicopter runways only, and 14/32 is not available for take-off or landing at night. In poor weather (cloud ceiling 300 ft or less and/or RVR 1,000 m or less) increased spacing on final approach and longer holding may apply, and the AIP tells operators to plan fuel accordingly. Fire cover is Category A7, with Category 8 by arrangement. |
Runways
| 16/34 | 1,953 m, asphalt, grooved |
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By road
| Aberdeen city centre | About 7 miles north-west of the city centre, reached from the A96 Aberdeen-Inverness road (airport figure; Signature also gives seven miles) |
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Airports near Aberdeen
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Questions
Is there a private terminal at Aberdeen International Airport?
Yes. Signature runs the Business Aviation Centre on Wellheads Drive, which it describes as a private terminal with a dedicated passenger lounge and onsite customs and immigration.
What are Aberdeen International Airport's opening hours for private flights?
Aerodrome open 06:00-22:30 local, PPR outside these hours (UK AIP). Delayed fixed-wing flights scheduled within those hours must request extended opening by 21:00 local; all other fixed-wing traffic must request extended opening with at least 24 hours' notice. Ambulance, offshore emergency and medevac flights are exempt. Customs and immigration 07:00-23:00 local. Fuel: North Air 05:30-23:00 local (Jet A-1), Signature 06:30-21:30 local (Jet A-1 and Avgas), and by arrangement with Signature outside those hours. Signature's FBO hours are 06:30-21:30 local, with call-out on request.
Can I clear customs at Aberdeen International Airport on a private flight?
Customs and immigration are available 07:00-23:00 local (UK AIP). Outside those hours, non-scheduled flights need prior arrangement with at least 24 hours' notice. Signature lists customs and immigration on site at its Business Aviation Centre and advertises customs clearance.
What size of private jet can use Aberdeen?
The longest runway is 1,953 m. Going by each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight: every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize and heavy jet type is within it; some ultra long range and VIP airliner types fit, others only with less fuel or fewer passengers. Fixed-wing aircraft use runway 16/34 (1,953 m); the other runways are for helicopters only. Between 23:00 and 06:00 local, fixed-wing aircraft must be Quota Count 4 or below, and aircraft not departing within two hours may be moved to remote parking. Fire cover is Category 7, with Category 8 by arrangement. The operator confirms performance for your aircraft, load and date.
How long is a private flight from Aberdeen to Geneva?
About 2 hours 15 minutes in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
How long is a private flight from Aberdeen to Nice?
About 2 hours 40 minutes in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
Can I fly into Aberdeen with my dog or cat?
Not from abroad: Aberdeen is not on the government's approved list for pets arriving on charter flights, so we plan an approved airport nearby instead. Pets flying within Great Britain, or from Ireland, don't need an approved route. Our guide to flying with pets has the details.
What are the fees for a private jet at Aberdeen?
Our quotes include landing and handling fees, along with fuel, crew and taxes. What the airport and handler charge depends mainly on the aircraft's size and the time of day. Out-of-hours, de-icing and special event fees can be extra, and we tell you which could apply before you book.
Can we have catering on a private flight from Aberdeen?
Yes. Tell us what you would like when you book and the operator orders it for the flight. Depending on the operator and region it is either included or charged separately, and we tell you which before you book.
Checked 13 November 2026 from the UK AIP and published airport, government and handler information (aurora.nats.co.uk, signatureaviation.com, aberdeenairport.com, primeflight.com, gamaaviation.com, acl-uk.org). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
