Private jet charter from London Oxford Airport
London Oxford Airport is at Kidlington, 6 nautical miles north-north-west of Oxford (UK AIP), and is open 06:30-22:30 local every day, with extensions from 06:00 to 23:59 by arrangement. The airport handles every aircraft itself through its own business aviation terminal, with no third-party handlers, and it is a Certificate of Agreement aerodrome for customs, taking international flights with advance notice. Every flight needs prior permission, and the airport says there are no slot limits.
- Longest runway
- 1,526 m
- Codes
- OXF · EGTK
- Business aviation handling
- Oxford Airport (Oxford Aviation Services), Oxfordjet terminal
Did you knowOxford's council approved a municipal aerodrome in 1933, and it was first licensed for public use in 1939. In the Second World War it turned to training thousands of RAF pilots. London Oxford Airport: Airport History
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Charter a private jet from London Oxford Airport
London Oxford Airport is at Kidlington, 7 miles north of Oxford, and the airport puts Kensington and Notting Hill comfortably within an hour by road. It is open 06:30–22:30 every day, with extensions from 06:00 to midnight by arrangement, and handles every flight itself from its own business aviation terminal. The declared landing distance is 1,319 m, so the operator checks performance for larger jets.
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Popular private jet trips from London Oxford
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What the private terminal is like at London Oxford
The airport runs its own business aviation terminal (the Oxfordjet terminal), with private lounges, meeting rooms, crew rest rooms and direct vehicle-to-aircraft access on the ramp. The airport says the terminal can take large charter groups of 50 or more passengers.
Oxford Airport (Oxford Aviation Services), Oxfordjet terminal
The airport provides all aircraft and passenger handling, fuel and ground services itself through its Oxfordjet terminal; there are no third-party handling agents or fuelling companies. A nominated handling agent is mandatory for visiting aircraft over 2.3 tonnes (UK AIP). Services include security screening when required, escorted vehicle access to the apron, flight planning help, valet and catering arranged by the operations desk.
Customs at London Oxford, 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), which is required before every international arrival and departure.
- Every flight needs prior permission from Oxford Airport Operations, which the operator arranges.
- Operations must hear about international flights at least 2 hours before departure, and flights to or from Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man need 12 hours' notice for police clearance.
- You use the airport's own business aviation terminal. Oxford is a Certificate of Agreement customs airport, and it says Border Force is available on demand for international flights.
- Flights are planned inside opening hours (06:30–22:30), or the operator books an extension, available from 06:00 to midnight.
Which private jets can use London Oxford?
On runway length, every turboprop, very light jet, light jet and super light jet type is within it; some midsize jet, super midsize, heavy jet 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.
Handling by the airport is mandatory for visiting aircraft over 2.3 tonnes. The runway is 1,526 m, but the declared landing distance is 1,319 m either way, and the take-off run is 1,442 m on runway 01 and 1,383 m on runway 19. Only runway 19 has an ILS, instrument approach charts are published for aircraft categories A to C, and auto-coupled approaches are not permitted. Jets larger than code B park on the main apron and are towed where needed.
| 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+ | Some types (5 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 (6 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 | Some types (1 of 5); others with less fuel or fewer passengers |
Worth knowing before you fly
- The airport handles every flight itself from its own business aviation terminal, with no third-party handlers, and says touchdown to leaving the airport by car takes under five minutes.
- The landing distance is 1,319 m, shorter than the 1,526 m runway. The airport says it takes aircraft up to BBJ, A320 and Embraer 190 size, but the operator must confirm performance for larger jets before you commit.
- The airport co-owns London Heliport and arranges helicopter shuttles to central London, which it says take from 22 minutes.
- International flights need a GAR and at least 2 hours' notice to Operations; flights to Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man need 12 hours.
Events London Oxford serves
From our events calendar: what the airport is used for, and the transfer to the venue on an ordinary day.
British Grand Prix
About 30 miles by road.
Private jets to the British Grand PrixOperating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | 06:30-22:30 local every day (the UK AIP gives 0630-2230 UTC in winter and 0530-2130 UTC in summer), except Christmas and New Year, when NOTAMs apply. Extensions by arrangement; the airport accepts requests for 06:00-23:59, seven days a week, through Operations. Fuel, handling and de-icing follow aerodrome hours. Security is H24. |
|---|---|
| Prior permission | The aerodrome is PPR: commanders must book in with Airport Operations in advance (UK AIP). Operators must obtain, accept and follow the airport's Terms and Conditions of Use. |
| Customs and immigration | Oxford is a Certificate of Agreement aerodrome for customs and immigration and accepts flights to and from any country with the required notice (UK AIP). All inbound and outbound flights must be notified to Operations: at least 2 hours before departure for flights to or from outside the UK, and 12 hours ahead to the police for flights needing Police Special Branch clearance (Common Travel Area and Northern Ireland). A UK General Aviation Report (GAR) is required before all international arrivals and departures, submitted online no earlier than 48 hours and no later than 2 hours before departure (12 hours for Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man). The airport says Border Force (CIQ) is available on demand. |
| Slots | No slot coordination for business flights is described in the UK AIP, and the airport says it has no slots or weekend restrictions. Every flight still needs PPR. Training flights book separate slots with ATC. |
| Noise and night restrictions | Pilots must avoid overflying the surrounding residential areas, including Blenheim Palace, and follow set climb-out procedures from both runway directions (UK AIP). The airport runs a noise amelioration scheme. Its history page records a 2005 planning (Section 106) agreement covering operating hours (06:00-midnight) and total annual movements (160,000). |
| Aircraft parking | Hangar space for visiting aircraft by arrangement through Operations (UK AIP). The airport says its newest hangar (No. 15) takes aircraft up to Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 size. Jets larger than ICAO code B may not taxi under their own power across the Juliet link to the main apron; they park on the main apron and are towed as required. Main Apron South (stands 1-20) is limited to 12 m wingspan. No parking time limits are published. |
| De-icing | Available during aerodrome hours by arrangement through Oxford Operations; a 17 m de-icing rig with Kilfrost Type II fluid (UK AIP). |
| Other restrictions | Declared distances are shorter than the 1,526 m runway because of displaced thresholds: take-off run 1,442 m (runway 01) or 1,383 m (runway 19), and landing distance 1,319 m in either direction. The ILS serves runway 19 only; runway 01 has an NDB approach, and its final approach crosses Brize Norton controlled airspace, so pilots must not expect a no-delay straight-in approach. Instrument approach charts are published for aircraft categories A, B and C, the approaches are outside controlled airspace, and auto-coupled approaches are not permitted. Oxford is not equipped for Cat II/III; departures are not permitted below 400 m RVR unless the operator holds lower approved minima, and never below 350 m. Passengers may not board or leave an aircraft with engines running. Rescue and fire-fighting category A6. |
Runways
| 01/19 | 1,526 m, asphalt (grooved) |
|---|
By road
| Oxford | 7 miles north of the city (airport figure) |
|---|---|
| West London (Kensington, Notting Hill) | Comfortably within an hour by road, with the M25 reached in around 45 minutes (airport figures) |
| Blenheim Palace | About 5 minutes by road from the VIP terminal (airport figure) |
| Oxford Parkway station | 3 miles, a 6-8 minute drive (airport figure) |
Airports near London Oxford
More airport guides nearby: Turweston Aerodrome, Gloucestershire Airport, Blackbushe Airport, Southampton Airport, Bristol Airport, East Midlands Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at London Oxford Airport?
Yes. The airport runs its own business aviation terminal (the Oxfordjet terminal), with private lounges, meeting rooms, crew rest rooms and direct vehicle-to-aircraft access on the ramp. The airport says the terminal can take large charter groups of 50 or more passengers.
What are London Oxford Airport's opening hours for private flights?
06:30-22:30 local every day (the UK AIP gives 0630-2230 UTC in winter and 0530-2130 UTC in summer), except Christmas and New Year, when NOTAMs apply. Extensions by arrangement; the airport accepts requests for 06:00-23:59, seven days a week, through Operations. Fuel, handling and de-icing follow aerodrome hours. Security is H24.
Can I clear customs at London Oxford Airport on a private flight?
Oxford is a Certificate of Agreement aerodrome for customs and immigration and accepts flights to and from any country with the required notice (UK AIP). All inbound and outbound flights must be notified to Operations: at least 2 hours before departure for flights to or from outside the UK, and 12 hours ahead to the police for flights needing Police Special Branch clearance (Common Travel Area and Northern Ireland). A UK General Aviation Report (GAR) is required before all international arrivals and departures, submitted online no earlier than 48 hours and no later than 2 hours before departure (12 hours for Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man). The airport says Border Force (CIQ) is available on demand.
What size of private jet can use London Oxford?
The longest runway is 1,526 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, heavy jet and VIP airliner types fit, others only with less fuel or fewer passengers. Handling by the airport is mandatory for visiting aircraft over 2.3 tonnes. The runway is 1,526 m, but the declared landing distance is 1,319 m either way, and the take-off run is 1,442 m on runway 01 and 1,383 m on runway 19. Only runway 19 has an ILS, instrument approach charts are published for aircraft categories A to C, and auto-coupled approaches are not permitted. Jets larger than code B park on the main apron and are towed where needed. The operator confirms performance for your aircraft, load and date.
Which events do people fly to London Oxford for?
On our events calendar: British Grand Prix (about 30 miles 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 London Oxford to Geneva?
About 1 hour 35 minutes in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
How long is a private flight from London Oxford to Nice?
About 2 hours in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
Can I fly into London Oxford with my dog or cat?
Yes, on a private charter. London Oxford 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 London Oxford. 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 London Oxford?
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 London Oxford?
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, oxfordairport.co.uk). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
