Private jet charter from Gloucestershire Airport
Gloucestershire Airport, formerly Staverton Airport, is 3.5 nautical miles west of Cheltenham. It is open 08:30-19:30 local on weekdays and 09:00-18:00 at weekends in winter (09:00-19:30 in summer), with customs and immigration available in those hours only. Every flight needs prior permission and a slot. Its main runway is 1,432 m long, and business jets use Weston Aviation's private terminal, Flightpartner in the main terminal building, or The Little Jet Company's own hangar lounge.
- Longest runway
- 1,432 m
- Codes
- GLO · EGBJ
- Business aviation handling
- 4 handlers
Did you knowThe airport's 300-acre site was established in 1936 as Staverton Airport, replacing the earlier airfield at Down Hatherley. Gloucester City and Cheltenham Borough Councils formed Gloucestershire Airport Limited in 1993. Gloucestershire Airport: airport history
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Charter a private jet from Gloucestershire Airport
Gloucestershire Airport is at Staverton, 3.5 nautical miles west of Cheltenham (UK AIP), and is signposted from junctions 10 and 11 of the M5. It has three private handlers, Weston Aviation, Flightpartner and The Little Jet Company, and a 1,432 m main runway, so runway length decides which jets can use it. Hours are short: 08:30–19:30 on weekdays and 09:00–18:00 at winter weekends (19:30 in summer), with extensions only by arrangement.
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What the private terminal is like at Gloucestershire
Weston Aviation runs a private terminal at its FBO by the airport entrance. Flightpartner has a crew and passenger lounge in the main General Aviation Terminal, and The Little Jet Company has a passenger lounge in its own hangar.
Weston Aviation
FBO with its own private terminal and private ramp, opened in 2019 next to the airport entrance gate. Passenger and crew lounge, VIP catering, chauffeur transport, hangarage and Jet A-1. Hours 08:00-18:00, out of hours on request. Weston is the only handler at Gloucestershire approved to accept pets under the Pet Travel Scheme.
Flightpartner
Handling agent based in the main General Aviation Terminal, with an air-conditioned crew and passenger lounge (airport directory).
The Little Jet Company
Charter operator that also provides ground handling from its own private hangar with a passenger lounge.
Gloucestershire Airport Operations
Also listed as a handling agent in the UK AIP.
Customs at Gloucestershire, 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 prior permission from the airport, and instrument arrivals need a slot; the operator arranges both. Handling is mandatory for international arrivals, including flights from Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
- The operator sends a General Aviation Report (GAR) to Border Force between 48 and 2 hours before departure.
- Gloucestershire takes international private flights under a Border Force agreement rather than as a full customs airport. Customs and immigration are available only during airport hours, so international flights must arrive inside them.
- You arrive at your handler: Weston Aviation's private terminal, Flightpartner's lounge in the main terminal building or The Little Jet Company's hangar lounge.
Which private jets can use Gloucestershire?
On runway length, every turboprop, very light jet, light jet and super light jet type is within it; some midsize jet, super midsize and heavy 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 distances on the main runway, 08/26, are shorter than its 1,432 m: take-off run 1,271 m on runway 08 and 1,317 m on 26, landing distance 1,241 m and 1,147 m. Aircraft over 5,700 kg may not use the shorter cross runway, and handling is mandatory for aircraft over 3,000 kg. Jets taking off from 08 or 26 must climb straight ahead through 1,400 ft before turning.
| 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 | Some types (1 of 8); others with less fuel or fewer passengers |
| 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 the Cheltenham Festival, race week brings special rules. In 2026 the airport ran 10-minute slots from 08:30 to 13:30 and 16:30 to 19:30, warned of long waits for fuel and kept private cars and taxis off the airside. Book early and check the notice for your date.
- The longest declared take-off run is 1,317 m, on runway 26, and aircraft over 5,700 kg cannot use the cross runway. Runway length, not just passenger numbers, decides which jets can fly from here.
- Hours are short and fixed: nothing is scheduled after 19:30 on weekdays, or after 18:00 at winter weekends, unless the airport agrees an extension at least 24 hours ahead. Customs and immigration work the same hours, so international flights must fit inside them.
- There is a choice of three private handlers: Weston Aviation's private terminal by the entrance gate, Flightpartner's lounge in the main terminal building and The Little Jet Company's hangar lounge.
Events Gloucestershire serves
From our events calendar: what the airport is used for, and the transfer to the venue on an ordinary day.
Cheltenham Festival
About 15 to 20 minutes by road, or a short helicopter hop to the course.
Private jets to the Cheltenham FestivalOperating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | The aerodrome and air traffic control are open Mon-Fri 08:30-19:30 local all year, and Sat-Sun 09:00-18:00 local in winter and 09:00-19:30 local in summer, and by arrangement (UK AIP; the airport's website gives the same hours). The airport says 08:30-10:00 and 17:30-19:30 local are single-frequency operations with some restrictions. Flights outside these hours can sometimes be accepted, subject to air traffic control and the airport fire service being available; requests to extend the hours must reach Briefing at least 24 hours ahead. Jet A-1 is available in aerodrome hours, with assisted fuelling until 15 minutes before closing. Weston Aviation's FBO is open 08:00-18:00, with out-of-hours service on request. |
|---|---|
| Prior permission | The aerodrome is strictly PPR, and a flight plan does not count as permission. Commanders book in with Operations by telephone. A slot booking system runs throughout aerodrome hours; IFR arrivals need a 15-minute slot, and non-training IFR slots can be booked up to two weeks ahead. |
| Customs and immigration | Customs and immigration are available during aerodrome hours (UK AIP). The AIP describes Gloucestershire as a GA Agreement aerodrome and refers to GEN 1.2 for notification: it is not on the list of designated customs airports, and under GEN 1.2 such aerodromes can handle a limited range of international traffic under a Border Force Certificate of Agreement, with advance notice by General Aviation Report (GAR). GOV.UK guidance requires the GAR no earlier than 48 hours and no later than 2 hours before departure, including for flights within the Common Travel Area. Gloucestershire is a police-designated airport under the Terrorism Act 2000. Handling is mandatory for international arrivals, including from the Common Travel Area. |
| Slots | Airport slot booking system (not ACL coordination). Each slot is 15 minutes. IFR arrivals need a slot, booked with Operations by telephone; non-training IFR slots open two weeks ahead. During Cheltenham race week 2026 the airport ran an amended 10-minute slot system in morning and evening windows; arrangements for later years are announced separately. |
| Noise and night restrictions | Jets departing runways 08 and 26 must climb straight ahead through 1,400 ft QNH before turning. Residential areas lie to the east, south and south-west, and pilots are asked to avoid overflying them and nearby villages. |
| Aircraft parking | Hangar space for visiting aircraft is by arrangement (UK AIP). Stands 1 and 2 have self-manoeuvring markings for aircraft with a wingspan up to 24 m; marshalling is available on request. Weston Aviation lists a private ramp and hangarage. |
| De-icing | The UK AIP lists no de-icing facilities. In snow the aerodrome is declared 'Snow Closed', and there is no braking action assessment. |
| Other restrictions | Aircraft with an MTOW above 5,700 kg may not use the cross runway (listed in the AIP text as 04/22, the former designator of 03/21) and use taxiways B, C, D, E, G, H and J at their own discretion, because no pavement strength is published for them. Runway 03/21 is prone to standing water after prolonged rain and may then be unavailable for turbine-engined departures. The declared distances on 08/26 are shorter than the paved runway: take-off run 1,271 m on 08 and 1,317 m on 26, landing distance 1,241 m on 08 and 1,147 m on 26. A public road runs through the undershoot of runways 21 and 26. Handling is mandatory for aircraft over 3,000 kg, commercial and AOC movements and international arrivals. |
Runways
| 08/26 | 1,432 m, asphalt (grooved) |
|---|---|
| 03/21 | 980 m, asphalt |
By road
| Cheltenham | 3.5 nautical miles west of Cheltenham (UK AIP); about 10 minutes by taxi from Cheltenham Spa station (airport figure) |
|---|---|
| Gloucester | About 15 minutes by taxi from Gloucester station (airport figure) |
| M5 | Signposted from junctions 10 and 11 of the M5 and from the A40 (airport) |
| Bristol | About 40 minutes by road (Weston Aviation figure, 2020) |
| Oxford and Cardiff | About an hour by road (Weston Aviation figure, 2020) |
Airports near Gloucestershire
Cotswold
Wellesbourne Mountford
More airport guides nearby: Bristol Airport, Turweston Aerodrome, Blackbushe Airport, Farnborough Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Gloucestershire Airport?
Yes. Weston Aviation runs a private terminal at its FBO by the airport entrance. Flightpartner has a crew and passenger lounge in the main General Aviation Terminal, and The Little Jet Company has a passenger lounge in its own hangar.
What are Gloucestershire Airport's opening hours for private flights?
The aerodrome and air traffic control are open Mon-Fri 08:30-19:30 local all year, and Sat-Sun 09:00-18:00 local in winter and 09:00-19:30 local in summer, and by arrangement (UK AIP; the airport's website gives the same hours). The airport says 08:30-10:00 and 17:30-19:30 local are single-frequency operations with some restrictions. Flights outside these hours can sometimes be accepted, subject to air traffic control and the airport fire service being available; requests to extend the hours must reach Briefing at least 24 hours ahead. Jet A-1 is available in aerodrome hours, with assisted fuelling until 15 minutes before closing. Weston Aviation's FBO is open 08:00-18:00, with out-of-hours service on request.
Can I clear customs at Gloucestershire Airport on a private flight?
Customs and immigration are available during aerodrome hours (UK AIP). The AIP describes Gloucestershire as a GA Agreement aerodrome and refers to GEN 1.2 for notification: it is not on the list of designated customs airports, and under GEN 1.2 such aerodromes can handle a limited range of international traffic under a Border Force Certificate of Agreement, with advance notice by General Aviation Report (GAR). GOV.UK guidance requires the GAR no earlier than 48 hours and no later than 2 hours before departure, including for flights within the Common Travel Area. Gloucestershire is a police-designated airport under the Terrorism Act 2000. Handling is mandatory for international arrivals, including from the Common Travel Area.
What size of private jet can use Gloucestershire?
The longest runway is 1,432 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, super midsize and heavy jet types fit, others only with less fuel or fewer passengers. The declared distances on the main runway, 08/26, are shorter than its 1,432 m: take-off run 1,271 m on runway 08 and 1,317 m on 26, landing distance 1,241 m and 1,147 m. Aircraft over 5,700 kg may not use the shorter cross runway, and handling is mandatory for aircraft over 3,000 kg. Jets taking off from 08 or 26 must climb straight ahead through 1,400 ft before turning. The operator confirms performance for your aircraft, load and date.
Which events do people fly to Gloucestershire for?
On our events calendar: Cheltenham Festival (about 15 to 20 minutes by road, or a short helicopter hop to the course). Slots and parking fill early on event dates, so book as soon as your plans are firm.
How long is a private flight from Gloucestershire to Geneva?
About 1 hour 40 minutes in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
How long is a private flight from Gloucestershire to Nice?
About 2 hours 5 minutes in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
Can I fly into Gloucestershire with my dog or cat?
Yes, on a private charter. Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire. 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 Gloucestershire?
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 Gloucestershire?
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, gloucestershireairport.co.uk, westonaviation.com, gov.uk, thelittlejetcompany.com, flightpartner.co.uk). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
