Private jet charter from Blackbushe Airport
Blackbushe is a small licensed airfield west of London, near Camberley, 3.8 NM north-west of Farnborough, open 07:00-18:00 local every day, with extensions to 22:00 on request. Every movement needs prior permission, customs and immigration are by arrangement, and the airport handles visiting jets itself from its terminal lounge. The runway is 1,285 m long with 1,199 m declared for take-off, which limits the jets that can use it.
- Longest runway
- 1,285 m
- Codes
- BBS · EGLK
- Business aviation handling
- Blackbushe Airport (airport handling)
Did you knowBlackbushe opened as RAF Hartford Bridge on 1 November 1942. In 1944 it tried out FIDO, a fog dispersal system that burned fuel in pipes along the runway, and the original pipes can still be seen today. Blackbushe Airport: History
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Charter a private jet from Blackbushe Airport
Blackbushe is west of London, near Camberley, 2 miles from junction 4A of the M3 and about 45 minutes from central London by road (airport figures). Its runway is short, with 1,199 m declared for take-off, so the operator confirms the aircraft and its weight before we commit; Farnborough, 3.8 NM away, has a much longer runway. Blackbushe opens 07:00–18:00 every day, and flights up to 22:00 need an extension booked at least 24 hours ahead.
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Popular private jet trips from Blackbushe
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What the private terminal is like at Blackbushe
A small one. The airport's terminal building has a passenger lounge with complimentary drinks and snacks, TV and wifi, a shower room and a meeting and crew briefing room, for executive aircraft (the UK AIP and the airport website say over 3,500 kg MTOW; the terms and conditions say over 2,500 kg). The airport says its apron and car park are laid out for direct access to the aircraft without shuttle buses. Free car parking for up to 200 vehicles, locked overnight.
Blackbushe Airport (airport handling)
The airport handles visiting aircraft itself during aerodrome hours. Handling is included for aircraft over 2,000 kg and covers marshalling and pushback where needed, the passenger lounge, meeting room, shower and refreshments, and food waste disposal. A crew car is available by prior arrangement to pilots of aircraft over 3,500 kg.
Customs at Blackbushe, 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. The operator needs them for the General Aviation Report (GAR) to UK Border Force, which Blackbushe also asks to see.
- Every movement at Blackbushe needs prior permission from the airport, which the operator requests before the flight.
- Customs and immigration are by arrangement through the airport's flight information unit, so the operator sets this up for an international flight. Flights to or from Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands are also notified to Hampshire Police.
- You drive to the airport's own terminal. The apron and car park are laid out so you can reach the aircraft without a bus, and there is a lounge if you have to wait.
Which private jets can use Blackbushe?
On runway length, every turboprop, very light jet and light jet type is within it; some super light jet and midsize jet 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.
The declared take-off run is 1,199 m on both runways and the landing distance 1,102 m (runway 07) or 1,062 m (runway 25). Any type new to Blackbushe over 3,500 kg or with a wingspan over 13 m needs the Airport Manager's approval first, and aircraft over 6,000 kg cannot take off or land without an air-ground radio service or if fire cover drops below category 2. Fire cover is published as category A2, with category 3 aircraft accepted under remission. Jets must fly in on an IFR flight plan and a long straight-in final, and aircraft over 2,500 kg fly only in core hours or with a booked extension.
| 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, though the longest-legged types need a performance check |
| Super light jet 7–8 seats · take-off 820–1,350 m | Some types (3 of 5); others with less fuel or fewer passengers |
| Midsize jet 8–9 seats · take-off 1,100–1,660 m · Cessna Citation XLS+ | Some types (2 of 7); others with less fuel or fewer passengers |
| Super midsize 9–10 seats · take-off 1,400–1,600 m · Bombardier Challenger 350 | Not at full weight |
| Heavy jet 12–14 seats · take-off 1,430–1,780 m · Dassault Falcon 7X | Not at full weight |
| Ultra long range 13–19 seats · take-off 1,700–1,970 m · Bombardier Global 7500 | Not at full weight |
| VIP airliner 18–50+ seats · take-off 1,500–2,100 m | Not at full weight |
Worth knowing before you fly
- The runway is short: 1,199 m is declared for take-off and 1,062-1,102 m for landing, so the operator must confirm the aircraft and its weight can use Blackbushe before we commit. The airport describes its overnight stands as suiting Cessna jets and similar-sized aircraft, and any type new to Blackbushe over 3,500 kg needs the Airport Manager's approval.
- Hours are firm: 07:00-18:00 every day, with later flights up to 22:00 only on an extension booked at least 24 hours ahead. Nothing moves between 22:00 and 07:00 except air ambulance and police flights.
- Winter and low cloud matter more here than at bigger airports: there is no snow clearing, de-icing fluid has no holdover time, and arrivals are prohibited when runway visual range is 800 m or less.
- Blackbushe is 3.8 NM from Farnborough, and its IFR departures join the same sequence, so a southbound departure can be held for its turn.
Events Blackbushe serves
From our events calendar: what the airport is used for, and the transfer to the venue on an ordinary day.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | 07:00-18:00 local every day (the UK AIP gives 0700-1800 UTC in winter and 0600-1700 UTC in summer), with extensions by arrangement up to 22:00 local. The terms and conditions say an extension must be requested at least 24 hours ahead, and the airport's hours page says aircraft over 3,500 kg MTOW need a full extension with air traffic service and fire cover. No aircraft may operate on the ground or in the air between 22:00 and 07:00 local, except air ambulance and police flights. Jet fuel 08:00-18:00 local and on request at other times; handling and de-icing follow aerodrome hours. The airport is open every day except Christmas Day, and festive hours vary, so check NOTAMs for your date. Fire cover may be reduced to RFF1 between 12:00 and 14:00 for breaks, and flights needing more cover must request it through PPR. |
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| Prior permission | Strictly PPR for all movements, through the airport website form or by telephone (UK AIP); the terms and conditions also accept email or SMS to the tower. PPR is not granted until the airport confirms it, and the airport may refuse permission to land without it. A request gives the operator, aircraft registration and type, pilot in command, arrival and departure times and the number of people on board. Any type new to Blackbushe over 3,500 kg MTOW or with a wingspan over 13 m must be approved in advance by the Airport Manager. |
| Customs and immigration | By arrangement through the airport's flight information unit (UK AIP). Operators must notify UK Border Force with an online General Aviation Report (GAR) and copy it to Blackbushe. The airport's IFR page gives GAR notice of 2 hours before departure or arrival for international flights, and 12 hours for the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands; flights to or from those places must also notify Hampshire Police. Food waste from outside the UK goes in the airport's DEFRA bin on request. |
| Slots | No slot coordination is described; every movement needs PPR. IFR departures are coordinated with NATS Terminal Control and Farnborough Radar on a first-come, first-served basis (flights with an air traffic flow slot are prioritised), and departures heading south, or any departure from runway 07, may wait for a place in the Farnborough departure sequence. |
| Noise and night restrictions | No aircraft may operate 22:00-07:00 local except air ambulance and police flights. A Section 52 noise agreement, last updated in 1985, sets noise abatement areas that may not be overflown except in an emergency. Pilots must keep clear of Yateley and Eversley to the north and north-east and Hartley Wintney to the west; runway 07 departures turn 10 degrees right to avoid Yateley, and runway 25 arrivals keep enough height to avoid excessive power. |
| Aircraft parking | The UK AIP lists no hangar space for visiting aircraft. Aircraft over 3,500 kg park on apron stands 1-9, and aircraft over 2,500 kg always park on hard standing. The airport says same-day turnarounds usually use taxi-in, taxi-out stands 1-3, while overnight aircraft and busier days use stands 4-9, which it describes as suiting Cessna jets, King Airs, PC-12s and similar-sized aircraft; aircraft are pushed back onto these stands by an electric tug. No parking time limits are published. |
| De-icing | Limited. Kilfrost RDF applied with manual sprayers during aerodrome hours (UK AIP). The airport says the fluid has no holdover time, so it is not suitable when refreezing is likely, and de-icing is only done with the pilot or operator present. There is no snow clearing equipment. |
| Other restrictions | Declared distances: take-off run 1,199 m on both runways; landing distance 1,102 m (runway 07) or 1,062 m (runway 25), because both thresholds are displaced. Runway strength is not published. Jets and turboprops must file IFR flight plans and fly a straight-in long final under Farnborough Radar, and may not join the visual circuit unless it is confirmed empty. New types over 3,500 kg MTOW or over 13 m wingspan need the Airport Manager's prior approval. Fixed-wing aircraft over 6,000 kg MTOW may not take off or land without an air-ground radio service or if fire cover falls below category 2. Fire cover is published as RFF Category A2, with Category 3 accepted under remission. Aircraft over 2,500 kg MTOW, and any flight needing a licensed aerodrome, may fly only in core hours or with an extension. Aircraft with a wingspan of 15 m or more may not use Taxiway Delta. When RVR is 800 m or less all arrivals are prohibited and only IFR departures are allowed; at 250 m or less the aerodrome closes. Non-radio aircraft are not accepted except in an emergency. CAA Ordinary Licence P693. |
Runways
| 07/25 | 1,285 m, asphalt |
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By road
| Central London | About 45 minutes by road (airport figure) |
|---|---|
| M3 junction 4A | 2 miles (airport figure) |
| Fleet railway station | 3.4 miles (UK AIP) |
| Reading | 8.5 NM south-east by south of Reading (UK AIP aerodrome position) |
Airports near Blackbushe
More airport guides nearby: Southampton Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport, Turweston Aerodrome, Bournemouth Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Blackbushe Airport?
A small one. The airport's terminal building has a passenger lounge with complimentary drinks and snacks, TV and wifi, a shower room and a meeting and crew briefing room, for executive aircraft (the UK AIP and the airport website say over 3,500 kg MTOW; the terms and conditions say over 2,500 kg). The airport says its apron and car park are laid out for direct access to the aircraft without shuttle buses. Free car parking for up to 200 vehicles, locked overnight.
What are Blackbushe Airport's opening hours for private flights?
07:00-18:00 local every day (the UK AIP gives 0700-1800 UTC in winter and 0600-1700 UTC in summer), with extensions by arrangement up to 22:00 local. The terms and conditions say an extension must be requested at least 24 hours ahead, and the airport's hours page says aircraft over 3,500 kg MTOW need a full extension with air traffic service and fire cover. No aircraft may operate on the ground or in the air between 22:00 and 07:00 local, except air ambulance and police flights. Jet fuel 08:00-18:00 local and on request at other times; handling and de-icing follow aerodrome hours. The airport is open every day except Christmas Day, and festive hours vary, so check NOTAMs for your date. Fire cover may be reduced to RFF1 between 12:00 and 14:00 for breaks, and flights needing more cover must request it through PPR.
Can I clear customs at Blackbushe Airport on a private flight?
By arrangement through the airport's flight information unit (UK AIP). Operators must notify UK Border Force with an online General Aviation Report (GAR) and copy it to Blackbushe. The airport's IFR page gives GAR notice of 2 hours before departure or arrival for international flights, and 12 hours for the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands; flights to or from those places must also notify Hampshire Police. Food waste from outside the UK goes in the airport's DEFRA bin on request.
What size of private jet can use Blackbushe?
The longest runway is 1,285 m. Going by each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight: every turboprop, very light jet and light jet type is within it; some super light jet and midsize jet types fit, others only with less fuel or fewer passengers. The declared take-off run is 1,199 m on both runways and the landing distance 1,102 m (runway 07) or 1,062 m (runway 25). Any type new to Blackbushe over 3,500 kg or with a wingspan over 13 m needs the Airport Manager's approval first, and aircraft over 6,000 kg cannot take off or land without an air-ground radio service or if fire cover drops below category 2. Fire cover is published as category A2, with category 3 aircraft accepted under remission. Jets must fly in on an IFR flight plan and a long straight-in final, and aircraft over 2,500 kg fly only in core hours or with a booked extension. The operator confirms performance for your aircraft, load and date.
Which events do people fly to Blackbushe for?
On our events calendar: Royal Ascot (about 25 minutes by road). Slots and parking fill early on event dates, so book as soon as your plans are firm.
How long is a private flight from Blackbushe to Geneva?
About 1 hour 30 minutes in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
How long is a private flight from Blackbushe to Nice?
About 1 hour 55 minutes in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
Can I fly into Blackbushe with my dog or cat?
Yes, on a private charter. Blackbushe is on the government's approved list for pets arriving on charter flights, but approval belongs to each operator for each airport, so we choose an operator approved for Blackbushe. Your pet needs a microchip, a rabies vaccination and the right certificate, and dogs need tapeworm treatment. Our guide to flying with pets has the details.
What are the fees for a private jet at Blackbushe?
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 Blackbushe?
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, blackbushe.com). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
