Private Jet Charter in the Cotswolds
Private jets from Gloucestershire Airport for Cheltenham, London Oxford, Bristol, Birmingham and Turweston: their hours, customs and handlers, the airport nearest each town, and flying times.
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Private jet airports in the Cotswolds
Five airports around the Cotswolds. The two closest are small and need prior permission; Bristol and Birmingham have long runways and customs at all hours.
Gloucestershire
3.5 NM west of Cheltenham, with Weston Aviation's private terminal by the entrance. Strictly prior permission, a 1,432 m runway and weekday hours of 08:30 to 19:30. Customs is available during airport hours, with notice. Race week has its own slot system.
Gloucestershire airport guideLondon Oxford
Open 06:30 to 22:30 every day, with the airport's own Oxfordjet terminal and no slots. A 1,526 m runway, customs for flights to and from any country with notice, and Blenheim Palace about 5 minutes away (airport figure).
London Oxford airport guideBristol
Open 24 hours with customs, and Centreline's purpose-built private terminal well away from the main building. A 2,011 m runway; every flight needs prior permission through the airport's slot coordinator, ACL.
Bristol airport guideBirmingham
Open 24 hours with customs at all hours and a 3,052 m runway for long-range jets. XLR, Blue City Aviation and Signature handle business aviation, and every flight needs a cleared slot.
Birmingham airport guideTurweston Aerodrome
Near Brackley and Silverstone. Its runway is unlicensed, so UK law doesn't allow charter aeroplanes over 5,700 kg carrying passengers to use it, and it is daylight only. For most charter jets we suggest Oxford instead.
Turweston Aerodrome airport guideWhich airport for your town
The closest of these airports to each area by straight-line distance. Road times depend on the route, the season and traffic; we plan the car to match.
| Area | Nearest airports |
|---|---|
| Cheltenham | Gloucestershire (GLO) 6 kmLondon Oxford (OXF) 53 kmBirmingham (BHX) 66 km |
| Cirencester | Gloucestershire (GLO) 24 kmLondon Oxford (OXF) 46 kmBristol (BRS) 64 km |
| Tetbury | Gloucestershire (GLO) 29 kmBristol (BRS) 48 kmLondon Oxford (OXF) 62 km |
| Badminton | Bristol (BRS) 35 kmGloucestershire (GLO) 40 kmLondon Oxford (OXF) 74 km |
| Bath | Bristol (BRS) 25 kmGloucestershire (GLO) 59 km |
| Bourton-on-the-Water | Gloucestershire (GLO) 28 kmLondon Oxford (OXF) 31 kmTurweston Aerodrome (EGBT) 49 km |
| Stow-on-the-Wold | London Oxford (OXF) 30 kmGloucestershire (GLO) 31 kmTurweston Aerodrome (EGBT) 45 km |
| Burford | London Oxford (OXF) 22 kmGloucestershire (GLO) 38 kmTurweston Aerodrome (EGBT) 45 km |
| Chipping Norton | London Oxford (OXF) 19 kmTurweston Aerodrome (EGBT) 33 kmGloucestershire (GLO) 43 km |
| Great Tew (Soho Farmhouse) | London Oxford (OXF) 15 kmTurweston Aerodrome (EGBT) 24 kmGloucestershire (GLO) 52 km |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | Birmingham (BHX) 29 kmTurweston Aerodrome (EGBT) 45 kmGloucestershire (GLO) 46 km |
Flying times from London Oxford
Approximate times by private jet. Each airport guide has its own list.
| To | Distance | Flying time |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 445 nm | About 1h 35m in a light or midsize jet |
| Nice | 599 nm | About 2h 00m in a light or midsize jet |
| Paris | 225 nm | About 1h 15m in a turboprop or light jet |
| Cannes | 599 nm | About 2h 00m in a light or midsize jet |
| Saint-Tropez | 605 nm | About 2h 00m in a light or midsize jet |
| New York | 2,956 nm | About 7h 40m in a heavy jet |
| Marbella | 920 nm | About 2h 40m in a light or midsize jet |
| Verbier and Crans-Montana | 479 nm | About 1h 45m in a light or midsize jet |
| Milan | 568 nm | About 1h 55m in a light or midsize jet |
| Dubai | 3,012 nm | About 7h 00m in a super midsize or larger |
| Miami | 3,798 nm | About 9h 35m in a heavy jet |
| Venice | 660 nm | About 2h 10m in a light or midsize jet |
| Ibiza | 786 nm | About 2h 25m in a light or midsize jet |
| Zurich | 464 nm | About 1h 45m in a light or midsize jet |
| Rome | 828 nm | About 2h 30m in a light or midsize jet |
| Vienna | 724 nm | About 2h 15m in a light or midsize jet |
| Courchevel | 468 nm | About 1h 45m in a light or midsize jet |
| Mykonos | 1,417 nm | About 3h 45m in a midsize jet |
| Gibraltar | 957 nm | About 2h 45m in a light or midsize jet |
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We come from aircraft management and flight operations. Around the Cotswolds that means knowing which runways suit your aircraft, when Gloucestershire or Oxford can take you, and when Bristol or Birmingham is the better plan for a larger jet or a late flight.
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Questions
Which airport is closest to the Cotswolds?
Gloucestershire Airport, between Cheltenham and Gloucester, is closest to the western Cotswolds, and London Oxford to the eastern side. The table on this page lists the nearest airports to each town. Both are small and need prior permission, so for larger jets or late flights we look at Bristol and Birmingham, which are open around the clock.
Can I fly privately to the Cheltenham Festival?
Yes. Gloucestershire Airport is 3.5 NM from Cheltenham and runs its own slot system in race week, so book early. Our Cheltenham Festival guide covers the airports and timings.
Can I use Turweston for Silverstone?
Only in the lightest aircraft. Turweston's runway is unlicensed, so charter aeroplanes over 5,700 kg carrying passengers can't use it, and for the British Grand Prix it needs a landing slot as well as permission. Oxford and Birmingham are the usual choices for larger jets; XLR puts Silverstone about 55 minutes from Birmingham.
Can I fly abroad from these airports?
Yes. Bristol and Birmingham have customs at all hours. Oxford accepts flights to and from any country with advance notice, and Gloucestershire handles international flights with notice under its customs agreement. The operator files the paperwork when it plans the flight.
Is private jet hire the same as charter?
Yes. Hiring a private jet and chartering one mean the same thing: you book the whole aircraft and its crew for your trip, on your schedule. We arrange it with a vetted operator; Volairis does not own or operate aircraft.
