AIRPORT Operating Hours

Blackbushe Airport’s standard operating hours are 07:00-18:00, 7 days a week.

ATSU: 07:00-18:00, 7 days a week.

Note AGL Lighting currently U/S, extensions only possible for movements up to Sunset + 30.

Runway Closure planned Mon 8 April - Fri 19 April 2024 inclusive, aerodrome unavailable to fixed wing traffic.

Fire: RFF2 (3 on remission) from 07:00-18:00, 7 days a week.

Note: RFF provision may be downgraded to RFF1 between 12:00-14:00 daily for breaks, any flights requiring a greater level of cover must PPR.

Admin Office: 09:00-17:00, Mon-Fri.

Open 08:00-16:00, 7 days a week.

Check social media for evening events & extended opening.

BANK HOLIDAYS

All fees for aircraft with a MTOW greater than 3,500kg are subject to a 50% premium + VAT on United Kingdom bank holidays, with the exception of Parking & Landing Cards, and landing fees for home-based aircraft.

Special opening hours may apply during the Christmas and New Year period (see below), and any operations outside of these hours will be subject to Out of Hours fees.

EVENING EXTENSION FEES

Blackbushe Airport is open 07:00-18:00, 7 days a week. We can extend on request up to 22:00 local.

FULL EXTENSIONS (ATSU AND FIRE)

Required for all aircraft >3,500kg MTOW or any flight requiring a licensed aerodrome.

A fee of £180 per hour or part thereof will be charged from 18:00 local for any extensions up to 22:00 local. (e.g. a 4-hour extension will cost £720).

TOWER ONLY EXTENSIONS

For approved operators of aircraft <3,500kg MTOW only.

A fee of £72 per hour or part thereof will be charged from 18:00 local for any extensions up to 22:00 local. (e.g. a 4-hour extension will cost £288).

This is in addition to any landing and parking charges applicable.

Extensions cancelled later than 17:00 local on the day prior to the planned operation will be chargeable.