Private Jet Charter London

Which airports do private jets use in London?

Farnborough, 35 miles south west, is a dedicated business aviation airport with an 8,005 ft runway, prior permission from its single operator, and hours of 0700 to 2200 on weekdays and 0800 to 2000 at weekends. Luton, 30 miles north with rail to St Pancras, handles more private jet movements than any other London airport under an ACL Level 3 slot. Biggin Hill, 12 miles from the centre inside the M25, has no ACL slots, the longest hours and a six minute helicopter link to Battersea. London City, six miles from the City, takes only aircraft approved for its steep approach.

Do London airports need slots or prior permission?

Luton and London City need ACL Level 3 slots, and Luton enforces them with penalties. Farnborough needs prior permission and holds its hours firmly, so a late arrival has to be planned rather than hoped for. Biggin Hill has no ACL slots. The desk files whatever the field needs as part of the trip.

Which private jets can fly into London City?

Only aircraft approved for London City's 5.5 degree approach, roughly twice the standard glideslope, and its 4,948 ft runway with a 3,934 ft takeoff run. That limits it to certified light and midsize types. The airport also closes from Saturday afternoon to Sunday midday and overnight. Larger jets use Farnborough (8,005 ft) or Luton (7,093 ft), and Biggin Hill is the usual answer when the aircraft is not approved or the timing hits the weekend closure.

Book a London private jet charter

Send the route, dates and passenger count through the form at the top of this page, call +1 888 277 7203, or email charter@icarusjet.com. The desk is staffed 24/7 and typically quotes within 60 minutes.