Private jets at Girona-Costa Brava Airport
Girona-Costa Brava is open around the clock, with a single 2,400-metre runway and customs during airport hours. Business and private flights depend on the airport's declared capacity and need a slot requested from the airport at least 3 hours ahead. A handling agent is compulsory, and the AIP lists six general aviation handlers, including ExecuJet, Universal Aviation, Sky Valet, United Aviation, Centervol and General Aviation Service.
- Longest runway
- 2,400 m
- Codes
- GRO · LEGE
- Business aviation handling
- 6 handlers
Did you knowGirona-Costa Brava Airport opened to domestic and international civil passenger and cargo flights on 3 March 1967, on land in Aiguaviva and Vilobí d'Onyar. Flying in Girona goes back much further: the first recorded flight there took place on 3 November 1913. Aena, Girona-Costa Brava Airport history
Charter a private jet to Girona-Costa Brava Airport
Girona-Costa Brava Airport is about 10 km from Girona and 85 km from Barcelona (airport figures), close to the Costa Brava and the Pyrenees. It is open 24 hours with customs at all hours, but private flights depend on declared capacity and need a slot requested at least 3 hours ahead. The AIP lists six general aviation handlers, among them ExecuJet, Universal Aviation, Sky Valet, United Aviation and Centervol.
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What the private terminal is like at Girona-Costa Brava
The AIP does not describe a general aviation terminal. Facilities depend on the handler: ExecuJet places its FBO at the General Aviation Terminal, Centervol says it has its own FBO terminal facing the private aviation apron, and Universal Aviation and Sky Valet are in the main terminal building.
ExecuJet Gerona FBO
General aviation handling agent listed in the AIP. ExecuJet says its FBO is at the General Aviation Terminal, open 24 hours on request, with a VIP passenger lounge, crew lounge and crew briefing, and arranges ATC and airport slot coordination.
Universal Aviation (now Affinity Aviation)
General aviation handling agent listed in the AIP. Open 24 hours. VIP lounge and operations office in the main terminal building; lists customs and immigration among its services.
Sky Valet Gerona
General aviation handling agent listed in the AIP. Address given as the main terminal. One VIP lounge and a crew lounge; customs listed as H24.
United Aviation
General aviation handling agent listed in the AIP. Open 24 hours, 365 days. Free-use lounges for passengers and crew, own handling equipment.
Centervol
General aviation handling agent listed in the AIP. Says it has its own FBO terminal facing the private aviation apron, with passenger and crew lounges and crew showers, in 2,000 m2 of facilities at the airport since 1991. Also offers EASA Part 145 maintenance.
General Aviation Service (GAS)
General aviation handling agent listed in the AIP, with a Girona station page offering handling, VIP assistance and crew support.
Customs at Girona-Costa Brava, 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.
- The operator requests a slot from the airport's coordination centre at least 3 hours ahead, giving the aircraft, operator, handler, route and times. Flights without clearance are not allowed.
- A handling agent is mandatory, and on arrival passengers and crew wait for their handler before leaving the aircraft.
- Where you go depends on the handler: ExecuJet uses the General Aviation Terminal, Centervol its own FBO building, and Universal Aviation and Sky Valet the main terminal.
- Customs and immigration follow the airport's hours, which are 24 hours a day.
Which private jets can use Girona-Costa Brava?
On runway length, every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize, heavy jet, ultra long range and VIP airliner type is within it. 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.
Only runway 19 has an ILS, approved for CAT II/III by suitably qualified operators; runway 01 has satellite and VOR approaches. Runway 19 gives 2,240 m for landing because of a displaced threshold, against 2,400 m on runway 01. Aircraft with a wingspan of 52 m or more (code E) need the airport's explicit clearance and park only on stand 12C. There is no hangar space.
| 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 |
| Ultra long range 13–19 seats · take-off 1,700–1,970 m · Bombardier Global 7500 | Yes |
| VIP airliner 18–50+ seats · take-off 1,500–2,100 m | Yes |
Worth knowing before you fly
- Girona is open 24 hours, but every business flight needs a slot from the airport requested at least 3 hours ahead, and flights depend on declared capacity. Last-minute trips are possible but should not be promised before the slot is confirmed.
- Where passengers wait depends on the handler: ExecuJet uses the General Aviation Terminal, Centervol has its own FBO building by the private aviation apron, and Universal Aviation and Sky Valet are in the main terminal.
- Only runway 19 is equipped for low-visibility (CAT II/III) landings, and its landing distance is 2,240 m because of a displaced threshold. Runway 01 gives the full 2,400 m.
- There is no hangar space, but de-icing is available around the clock on stand through the handlers, which matters for winter trips to the Pyrenees.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | Airport H24. Customs and immigration, ATS, fuel, handling, security and de-icing follow aerodrome hours (Spanish AIP, page AMDT 09/26, WEF 1 October 2026, unchanged in AMDT 10/26). United Aviation lists 24 hours, 365 days; Universal Aviation lists 24 hours; ExecuJet lists 24 hours on request; Sky Valet lists customs H24. |
|---|---|
| Prior permission | Business and general aviation traffic, IFR or VFR, is conditioned to the declared capacity. A slot must be requested from the airport coordination centre (CECOA) at least 3 hours ahead, giving aircraft type, registration, operator, handling agent, departure and destination and the ETA and ETD. Flights without clearance are not allowed. A handling agent is mandatory for all operations except airport-based aircraft, and on arrival passengers and crew must wait for their handler. Code letter E aircraft need explicit prior clearance from the airport. |
| Customs and immigration | Customs and immigration follow aerodrome hours, which are H24 (AIP). Sky Valet lists customs H24, and Universal Aviation lists customs and immigration among its services. |
| Slots | Schedules-facilitated airport (Level 2) all year (AESA list). Separately, the AIP requires business and general aviation flights to request a slot from CECOA at least 3 hours ahead. |
| Noise and night restrictions | No night curfew is published. IFR departures from runway 19 must follow the SID without turning before 6.0 DME GIR. VFR flights should avoid overflying urban areas, including the town of Vilobí d'Onyar. Engine tests need clearance from the airport coordination centre. |
| Aircraft parking | The AIP publishes no maximum stay or seasonal parking restriction for business jets; business and general aviation traffic is conditioned to the declared capacity, so check for your date. There is no hangar space. Code E aircraft may only use stand 12C. |
| De-icing | Available during aerodrome hours (H24), provided on stand by the handling agents with hot water and glycol units (AIP). The snow plan applies from 1 November to 1 April. |
| Other restrictions | The aerodrome is closed to aircraft without two-way radio. Training flights are not authorised at weekends or on local holidays for category C and D aircraft, and are otherwise subject to traffic. Banner towing is not authorised. Code E aircraft need prior clearance, may enter and leave the runway only via taxiways E1 or E4 and may not backtrack. Backtracking is allowed for code C and smaller aircraft. Only runway 19 has an ILS (CAT II/III for approved operators); runway 01 has RNP and VOR approaches. |
Runways
| 01/19 | 2,400 m, asphalt |
|---|
By road
| Girona | About 12.5 km south-west of the city (AIP); the airport gives 10 km |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | About 85 km (airport figure) |
Flying times
Airports near Girona-Costa Brava
Sabadell
La Cerdanya
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère)
Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel
More airport guides nearby: Barcelona El Prat Airport, Menorca Airport, Palma de Mallorca Airport, Marseille Provence Airport, Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Girona-Costa Brava Airport?
The AIP does not describe a general aviation terminal. Facilities depend on the handler: ExecuJet places its FBO at the General Aviation Terminal, Centervol says it has its own FBO terminal facing the private aviation apron, and Universal Aviation and Sky Valet are in the main terminal building.
What are Girona-Costa Brava Airport's opening hours for private flights?
Airport H24. Customs and immigration, ATS, fuel, handling, security and de-icing follow aerodrome hours (Spanish AIP, page AMDT 09/26, WEF 1 October 2026, unchanged in AMDT 10/26). United Aviation lists 24 hours, 365 days; Universal Aviation lists 24 hours; ExecuJet lists 24 hours on request; Sky Valet lists customs H24.
Can I clear customs at Girona-Costa Brava Airport on a private flight?
Customs and immigration follow aerodrome hours, which are H24 (AIP). Sky Valet lists customs H24, and Universal Aviation lists customs and immigration among its services.
What size of private jet can use Girona-Costa Brava?
The longest runway is 2,400 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, heavy jet, ultra long range and VIP airliner type is within it. Only runway 19 has an ILS, approved for CAT II/III by suitably qualified operators; runway 01 has satellite and VOR approaches. Runway 19 gives 2,240 m for landing because of a displaced threshold, against 2,400 m on runway 01. Aircraft with a wingspan of 52 m or more (code E) need the airport's explicit clearance and park only on stand 12C. There is no hangar space. The operator confirms performance for your aircraft, load and date.
What are the fees for a private jet at Girona-Costa Brava?
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 to Girona-Costa Brava?
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 14 November 2026 from the official AIP and published airport, government and handler information (aip.enaire.es, unitedaviation.es, universalaviation.aero, execujet.com, skyvalet.com, centervol.es, generalaviation.es, seguridadaerea.gob.es, aena.es). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
