Private jet charter from Southampton Airport
Southampton is a regional airport 3.5 NM north-north-east of the city, open 06:30-22:00 local Monday to Saturday and 07:30-22:00 on Sunday, with movements until 23:00 by prior permission. Customs is available during airport hours, every private flight must use a handling agent, and Signature runs the private terminal at Hangar 2 with on-site customs and immigration.
- Longest runway
- 1,887 m
- Codes
- SOU · EGHI
- Business aviation handling
- 2 handlers
Did you knowBeyond the end of runway 20 lies a soft ground arrestor bed, 73 m long and twice the width of the runway, there to stop an aircraft that overruns. UK AIP (NATS): EGHI Southampton AD 2.20
Travel guide: Flying with Dogs and Pets on a Private Jet.
Charter a private jet from Southampton Airport
Southampton Airport is 3.5 NM north-north-east of the city (UK AIP), just off junction 5 of the M27 near the M3. Private flights use Signature's terminal at Hangar 2, which lists customs and immigration on site, and every flight needs a handling agent and prior permission. It is open 06:30–22:00 Monday to Saturday and 07:30–22:00 on Sunday, with movements to 23:00 by prior permission.
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Popular private jet trips from Southampton
Approximate flying times. Follow a trip for airports, aircraft and what to know there.
Verbier and Crans-Montana
Light or midsize jet
Southampton to Verbier and Crans-Montana by private jetAlso: Ibiza (about 2h 20m), Zurich (about 1h 40m), Rome (about 2h 25m), Vienna (about 2h 15m), Los Angeles (about 11h 45m), Courchevel (about 1h 40m), Mykonos (about 3h 40m), Gibraltar (about 2h 35m).
What the private terminal is like at Southampton
Signature's private terminal at Hangar 2, at the northern end of the airfield, with a passenger lounge and on-site customs and immigration. For safety and security, occupants of general aviation aircraft must use airport ground transport airside and stay with the aircraft until it arrives (UK AIP).
Signature Southampton
Hangar 2, Mitchell Way, at the northern end of the airfield. Open 06:30-22:00 local, with call-out on request. Private terminal with passenger lounge, crew lounge, conference room, showers, on-site customs and immigration, and de-icing. All aircraft must reserve with the FBO before arrival, and general aviation PPR is obtained through it. Hangar space by prior arrangement.
Swissport
Listed in the UK AIP as a handling agency at Southampton, and provides de-icing by arrangement.
Customs at Southampton, 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 private flight needs a handling agent and prior permission before it arrives. For private jets this is arranged through Signature, and the operator handles it.
- For arrivals from outside the UK or from the Channel Islands, the operator sends a General Aviation Report to UK Border Force in advance.
- You use Signature's private terminal at the north end of the airfield, which has customs and immigration on site. Customs works during airport hours only.
- Airside, passengers travel in airport transport and stay with the aircraft until it arrives.
Which private jets can use Southampton?
On runway length, every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize and heavy jet type is within it; some ultra long range 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.
Certain jets in the medium and heavy wake turbulence categories are not allowed, so the operator checks the type with the Airport Duty Manager. Only ICAO Chapter 3 aircraft or quieter are accepted. The declared take-off run is 1,749 m on runway 02 and 1,814 m on runway 20, and the landing distance 1,676 m and 1,605 m. Self-handling is not allowed, and instrument approaches are published for approach categories A to C.
| 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, though the longest-legged types need a performance check |
| Ultra long range 13–19 seats · take-off 1,700–1,970 m · Bombardier Global 7500 | Some types (6 of 8); others with less fuel or fewer passengers |
| VIP airliner 18–50+ seats · take-off 1,500–2,100 m | Some types (2 of 5); others with less fuel or fewer passengers |
Worth knowing before you fly
- The airport closes at 22:00, with movements to 23:00 by prior permission. A late return between 23:00 and 23:15 should be requested by 20:00 that day, and anything later needs 10 working days' notice, so plan evening returns early.
- The UK AIP bans certain medium and heavy wake category jets without naming them, so the operator checks the aircraft type with the airport before we confirm a larger jet.
- Private flights use Signature's terminal at Hangar 2, which lists customs and immigration on site, and every international arrival needs a General Aviation Report sent to Border Force in advance.
- The declared take-off run is 1,749-1,814 m and the landing distance 1,605-1,676 m, a little less than the 1,887 m runway, which the operator uses for performance checks.
Events Southampton serves
From our events calendar: what the airport is used for, and the transfer to the venue on an ordinary day.
Goodwood Festival of Speed
About 45 minutes to an hour by road.
Private jets to the Goodwood Festival of SpeedOperating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | Mon-Sat 06:30-22:00 local, Sun 07:30-22:00 local, and PPR until 23:00 local (the UK AIP gives Mon-Sat 0630-2200 and Sun 0730-2200 UTC in winter, one hour earlier in summer). Customs, fuel and air traffic control follow aerodrome hours; hours can change, so check NOTAMs. The airport's Conditions of Use call 06:30-23:00 the normal operating hours: a movement between 23:00 and 23:15 needs a request to the Airport Duty Manager, ideally by 20:00 that day, and one between 23:15 and 06:30 needs at least 10 working days' notice. Signature is open 06:30-22:00 local, with call-out on request. |
|---|---|
| Prior permission | General aviation, military and non-scheduled flights need prior permission through a handling agent or Airside Operations (UK AIP). The airport says all flights need the prior approval of its Operations Director and prior notification to Airport Coordination Ltd (ACL), and that general aviation flights obtain PPR through Signature. Signature says all aircraft must make a reservation with it before arrival. |
| Customs and immigration | Customs and immigration are available during aerodrome hours (UK AIP). Passengers arriving from outside the UK or from the Channel Islands need a General Aviation Report (GAR) sent to UK Border Force in advance, according to the airport. Signature lists on-site customs and immigration at its terminal. |
| Slots | The airport says all flights need the prior approval of its Operations Director and prior notification to Airport Coordination Ltd (ACL), which acts as the airport's agent; general aviation and military flights get PPR through Signature, and requests for ad hoc slots go to ACL. |
| Noise and night restrictions | Only ICAO Chapter 3 aircraft or quieter are allowed. Turbojets and aircraft of 5,700 kg or more must follow the published noise abatement departure procedures and arrival rules, including no descent below 1,744 ft before joining the ILS glide path and minimum final approach intercept ranges for other approaches. The airport defines its night period as 23:00-06:00 (to 07:30 on Sunday mornings), with scheduled night flights capped, and allows no engine ground running at night. APU and ground power use should be kept to a minimum. |
| Aircraft parking | Hangar space for visiting aircraft by prior arrangement with Signature and JetWorks (UK AIP). General aviation aircraft park on the stand or apron ATC assigns. Apron strengths vary by stand (stand 5 PCN 57, stands 2-4 PCN 40, stands 6-14 PCN 23). No parking time limits are published. |
| De-icing | By arrangement with Swissport (UK AIP). Signature also lists de-icing. Snow ploughs, brushes and movement-area de-icing equipment are held, with the runway cleared first. |
| Other restrictions | Certain jets in the medium and heavy wake turbulence categories are prohibited; the Airport Duty Manager advises which. Non-Chapter 3 aircraft are not permitted. Self-handling is not available, and every flight must have a handling agent appointed before arrival. Declared distances: take-off run 1,749 m (runway 02) or 1,814 m (runway 20); landing distance 1,676 m (runway 02) or 1,605 m (runway 20). Instrument approaches are published for aircraft approach categories A, B and C. Aircraft must have 8.33 kHz radios. The part of Taxiway A south of the apron is limited to aircraft with a wingspan of 40 m or less. Low visibility procedures start at 1,000 m; the airport is not equipped for CAT II/III. Training flights need approval. A soft ground arrestor bed sits beyond the end of runway 20. |
Runways
| 02/20 | 1,887 m, asphalt, grooved |
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By road
| Southampton city | 3.5 NM south-south-west of the airport (UK AIP) |
|---|---|
| M27 | Just off junction 5 of the M27, very near the M3 (airport figure) |
Airports near Southampton
Solent
Thruxton
More airport guides nearby: Blackbushe Airport, RAF Northolt, London Oxford Airport, London Biggin Hill Airport, Bristol Airport, Guernsey Airport, Jersey Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Southampton Airport?
Yes. Signature's private terminal at Hangar 2, at the northern end of the airfield, with a passenger lounge and on-site customs and immigration. For safety and security, occupants of general aviation aircraft must use airport ground transport airside and stay with the aircraft until it arrives (UK AIP).
What are Southampton Airport's opening hours for private flights?
Mon-Sat 06:30-22:00 local, Sun 07:30-22:00 local, and PPR until 23:00 local (the UK AIP gives Mon-Sat 0630-2200 and Sun 0730-2200 UTC in winter, one hour earlier in summer). Customs, fuel and air traffic control follow aerodrome hours; hours can change, so check NOTAMs. The airport's Conditions of Use call 06:30-23:00 the normal operating hours: a movement between 23:00 and 23:15 needs a request to the Airport Duty Manager, ideally by 20:00 that day, and one between 23:15 and 06:30 needs at least 10 working days' notice. Signature is open 06:30-22:00 local, with call-out on request.
Can I clear customs at Southampton Airport on a private flight?
Customs and immigration are available during aerodrome hours (UK AIP). Passengers arriving from outside the UK or from the Channel Islands need a General Aviation Report (GAR) sent to UK Border Force in advance, according to the airport. Signature lists on-site customs and immigration at its terminal.
What size of private jet can use Southampton?
The longest runway is 1,887 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 and heavy jet type is within it; some ultra long range and VIP airliner types fit, others only with less fuel or fewer passengers. Certain jets in the medium and heavy wake turbulence categories are not allowed, so the operator checks the type with the Airport Duty Manager. Only ICAO Chapter 3 aircraft or quieter are accepted. The declared take-off run is 1,749 m on runway 02 and 1,814 m on runway 20, and the landing distance 1,676 m and 1,605 m. Self-handling is not allowed, and instrument approaches are published for approach categories A to C. The operator confirms performance for your aircraft, load and date.
Which events do people fly to Southampton for?
On our events calendar: Goodwood Festival of Speed (about 45 minutes to an hour 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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton with my dog or cat?
Yes, on a private charter. Southampton 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton?
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 Southampton?
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, southamptonairport.com, signatureaviation.com). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
