Private jet charter from Dundee Airport
Dundee Airport is on Riverside Drive, a five-minute drive from the city centre, and HIAL puts St Andrews 20 minutes away. It has a single 1,400-metre runway and is open 06:45-21:00 local on weekdays, with shorter weekend hours. Every flight needs prior permission, the airport's own team handles all aircraft except private light aircraft, and customs and immigration need prior notice.
- Longest runway
- 1,400 m
- Codes
- DND · EGPN
- Business aviation handling
- Dundee Airport Handling (Dundee Airport Ltd)
Did you knowDundee Airport opened in 1963 with a 900-metre grass runway built on land reclaimed from the Firth of Tay. HIAL: Dundee Airport's history
One of six airports in our Scotland guide.
Charter a private jet from Dundee Airport
Dundee Airport is on the city's waterfront, a five-minute drive from the city centre, and HIAL puts St Andrews 20 minutes away. The airport's own team handles every business aircraft on its 1,400 m runway, so the aircraft has to be checked against that length. Weekend hours are short (09:00–16:00 on Saturday, 09:00–21:00 on Sunday) and the last departure must leave 15 minutes before closing.
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What the private terminal is like at Dundee
None is listed in the AIP or on HIAL's pages. Handling is by the airport's own team, and the AIP says passengers must be escorted and supervised at all times while on the aerodrome.
Dundee Airport Handling (Dundee Airport Ltd)
The airport's own team handles every aircraft except private light aircraft, which may self-handle with prior notice. Handling is available during aerodrome hours. Dundee Airport Ltd, a HIAL subsidiary, also supplies Jet A-1 fuel.
Customs at Dundee, 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.
- Dundee is PPR. The operator requests permission from the airport, and Dundee Airport Handling, the airport's own team, handles the aircraft.
- Customs and immigration need prior notice, which the operator gives through the airport's flight notifications line.
- Flights have to fit the airport's hours (06:45–21:00 on weekdays, 09:00–16:00 on Saturday, 09:00–21:00 on Sunday). Dundee is not part of HIAL's out-of-hours scheme, and an extension needs at least 24 hours' notice to the airport.
Which private jets can use Dundee?
On runway length, every turboprop, very light jet, light jet and super light jet type is within it; some midsize jet and super midsize 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 1,319 m in both directions, shorter than the 1,400 m runway. Fire cover is Category 4 from Sunday to Friday and Category 3 on Saturday, with Categories 5 and 6 available on request. Jet and turbine departures to the north must reach 2,000 ft before setting course, and taxiway C is limited to 5,700 kg.
| 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, though the longest-legged types need a performance check |
| Midsize jet 8–9 seats · take-off 1,100–1,660 m · Cessna Citation XLS+ | Some types (3 of 7); others with less fuel or fewer passengers |
| Super midsize 9–10 seats · take-off 1,400–1,600 m · Bombardier Challenger 350 | Some types (2 of 7); others with less fuel or fewer passengers |
| 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
- For golf, HIAL puts St Andrews and its Royal and Ancient course 20 minutes from the airport (airport figure), and notes that Fife, Angus, Perth and Kinross are all easily reached from Dundee.
- Hours are short at weekends (09:00-16:00 on Saturday), the last departure must leave at least 15 minutes before closing, and there is no out-of-hours scheme. Later flights need an extension requested at least 24 hours ahead, so leave margin after a round of golf.
- There is no separate FBO: the airport's own team handles every business aircraft, and no private terminal is listed.
- The runway is 1,400 m with a 1,319 m take-off run, and standard fire cover is Category 4 (Category 3 on Saturday). Larger jets may need higher fire cover, which the airport offers on request, so the operator checks the aircraft against Dundee before it is offered.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | The aerodrome, air traffic control, fuel, handling and de-icing are listed in the UK AIP as Mon-Fri 06:45-21:00, Sat 09:00-16:00 and Sun 09:00-21:00 local (Mon-Fri 0645-2100 UTC in winter, 0545-2000 UTC in summer). The last departure must be at least 15 minutes before closing. Dundee has no out-of-hours indemnity scheme and is not part of HIAL's out-of-hours arrangements; an operator wanting to use it outside the published hours must request an extension from Dundee Airport Administration with at least 24 hours' notice. HIAL's opening hours page shows Mon-Fri 07:45-18:30 and Sat-Sun 08:45-15:30 and tells pilots to refer to the AIP and NOTAMs. |
|---|---|
| Prior permission | The aerodrome is PPR. Light aircraft request it by phone to ATC; all others by fax to Flight Notifications or by email to the airport (UK AIP). HIAL also offers an online PPR form. |
| Customs and immigration | Customs and immigration need prior notice (UK AIP). The AIP gives a single fax line for flight notifications, customs and immigration. |
| Noise and night restrictions | Pilots should avoid overflying Ninewells Hospital. Jet and turbine aircraft departing to the north must either climb straight ahead to 2,000 ft before setting course or turn south and set course overhead at not below 2,000 ft, as ATC advises. Auxiliary power units may only be run within 30 minutes of on-block and off-block times. |
| Aircraft parking | Hangar space for visiting aircraft is limited (AIP). Aircraft parked on the aprons with an MTOW of 13 tonnes or less are asked to be left with brakes off so they can be towed. Crews are responsible for securing and sealing unattended aircraft and for security checks on return. |
| De-icing | A mobile aircraft de-icing rig, available during aerodrome hours (AIP). |
| Other restrictions | The aerodrome is not available to aircraft without radio. Fire cover is Category 4 Sunday to Friday and Category 3 on Saturday; Categories 5 and 6 are available on request. The declared take-off run is 1,319 m in both directions, shorter than the 1,400 m runway. Taxiway C is limited to aircraft of 5,700 kg or less. Start-up requests are mandatory on the Main and Western Aprons. Flights needing additional National Aviation Safety Plan (NASP) checks are limited to Mon-Fri 05:30-16:30 and Sun 11:00-21:30 local, with none on Saturday, unless requested by email. |
Runways
| 09/27 | 1,400 m, asphalt (grooved) |
|---|
By road
| Dundee city centre | A five-minute drive or a 30-minute waterfront walk (airport figure) |
|---|---|
| St Andrews | 20 minutes (airport figure) |
Airports near Dundee
More airport guides nearby: Glasgow Airport, Newcastle International Airport, Blackpool Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, Stavanger Airport, Sola.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Dundee Airport?
None is listed in the AIP or on HIAL's pages. Handling is by the airport's own team, and the AIP says passengers must be escorted and supervised at all times while on the aerodrome.
What are Dundee Airport's opening hours for private flights?
The aerodrome, air traffic control, fuel, handling and de-icing are listed in the UK AIP as Mon-Fri 06:45-21:00, Sat 09:00-16:00 and Sun 09:00-21:00 local (Mon-Fri 0645-2100 UTC in winter, 0545-2000 UTC in summer). The last departure must be at least 15 minutes before closing. Dundee has no out-of-hours indemnity scheme and is not part of HIAL's out-of-hours arrangements; an operator wanting to use it outside the published hours must request an extension from Dundee Airport Administration with at least 24 hours' notice. HIAL's opening hours page shows Mon-Fri 07:45-18:30 and Sat-Sun 08:45-15:30 and tells pilots to refer to the AIP and NOTAMs.
Can I clear customs at Dundee Airport on a private flight?
Customs and immigration need prior notice (UK AIP). The AIP gives a single fax line for flight notifications, customs and immigration.
What size of private jet can use Dundee?
The longest runway is 1,400 m. Going by each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight: every turboprop, very light jet, light jet and super light jet type is within it; some midsize jet and super midsize types fit, others only with less fuel or fewer passengers. The declared take-off run is 1,319 m in both directions, shorter than the 1,400 m runway. Fire cover is Category 4 from Sunday to Friday and Category 3 on Saturday, with Categories 5 and 6 available on request. Jet and turbine departures to the north must reach 2,000 ft before setting course, and taxiway C is limited to 5,700 kg. The operator confirms performance for your aircraft, load and date.
How long is a private flight from Dundee to Geneva?
About 2 hours 10 minutes in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
How long is a private flight from Dundee to Nice?
About 2 hours 35 minutes in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
Can I fly into Dundee with my dog or cat?
Not from abroad: Dundee 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 Dundee?
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 Dundee?
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, hial.co.uk). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
