Asturias Airport serves three towns at once, Oviedo, Gijón and Avilés, which is why private jet charter at Asturias draws both business and leisure travellers. The runway is 2,205 metres, and runway 29 has a CAT II/III instrument landing system.
Ground handling is compulsory for every flight, private included, with extra passenger handling if anyone travels from or to a non-Schengen country. Customs is on site, but the operations office needs three hours' notice.
Charter-A gives that notice, appoints the handler and confirms the arrangements at booking. Whichever town you are heading for, that groundwork is done before you travel.
Flying privately to Asturias
Instrument flights run 07:40–01:15 in summer and 06:40–00:15 in winter, local time, while visual flights run 06:40–01:30 in summer and 05:40–00:30 in winter. An extension needs prior permission an hour before closing.
Runway 11/29 is 2,205 m by 45 m, suited to business jets. Three handlers are listed: South, Aviapartner, and United Aviation Services for general and executive aviation only. Prior permission applies. Customs needs the operations office notified three hours ahead, which Charter-A arranges with the handler.
Asturias airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (383 KB)Asturias Airport at a glance
| Location | Aeropuerto de Asturias, Santiago del Monte, Castrillón (Asturias), 33459 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LEAS · IATA OVD |
| Region | Asturias, Spain |
| Nearest city | Oviedo / Gijón / Avilés |
| Opening hours | Summer 07:40–01:15, winter 06:40–00:15 local for instrument flights; visual flights 06:40–01:30 (summer), 05:40–00:30 (winter). Extension needs prior permission 1 hour before closing. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site; notify the operations office at least 3 hours ahead |
| Runway | 11/29 – 2,205 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,205 m runway; ILS CAT II/III RWY 29 |
| Handling / FBO | South · Aviapartner · United Aviation Services (general and executive aviation only) |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | aena.es |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aip.enaire.es, aena.es). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Oviedo / Gijón / Avilés
Asturias lies on Spain's green northern coast, between the sea and the Picos de Europa mountains. Oviedo is the regional capital, Gijón is the main seaside city and Avilés is an industrial port with a restored old centre.
Private jet flight times to Asturias
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 535 nm · 990 km | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Manchester | 605 nm · 1,120 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 40 min |
| Edinburgh | 750 nm · 1,390 km | 2 hr 25 min | 2 hr |
| Paris | 480 nm · 880 km | 1 hr 35 min | 1 hr 25 min |
| Geneva | 540 nm · 1,000 km | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Nice | 575 nm · 1,070 km | 1 hr 55 min | 1 hr 35 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Asturias is a sector of about 530 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Asturias: your questions answered
Is handling compulsory at Asturias Airport?
Yes, ground handling is compulsory for all flights, including private ones. If any passenger is travelling from or to a non-Schengen country, extra passenger handling is needed. Charter-A arranges it.
Does Asturias Airport have customs?
Yes, on site, but the operations office must be notified at least three hours ahead. Charter-A gives that notice as part of the flight plan so nothing is left for the day.
Which towns does Asturias Airport serve?
The airport serves Oviedo, Gijón and Avilés. Drive times are not published, so Charter-A confirms the road time to your destination when it arranges the transfer.
Can business jets use Asturias?
Yes. The 2,205 m runway is listed as jet-capable, and runway 29 has a CAT II/III instrument landing system.
How long is the flight from London to Asturias by private jet?
About 1 hr 45 min in a light jet and 1 hr 30 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 535 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Asturias Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Asturias Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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