Bournemouth Airport is four miles north of the town, between the coast and the New Forest. Private jet charter at Bournemouth Airport is well supported: a 2,272 metre runway with a CAT III ILS, and XLR Executive Jet Centre on the Northeast Business Park, which handles large-cabin business jets.
The airport is open late, to 0100, and customs and handling follow those hours. Charter-A arranges the aircraft and the compulsory handling, and confirms PPR and timings with you before departure. Those arriving for the coast or the New Forest find the terminal about four miles from Bournemouth itself.
Flying privately from Bournemouth
The airport operates daily from 0615 to 0100 local, with customs, handling and fuel on the same hours. Movements outside those times are PPR through the Airport Duty Manager. All visiting commercial and executive aircraft are subject to compulsory handling, and XLR is the executive handler, with Bliss Aviation Handling for light general aviation.
XLR's terminal has a passenger lounge, crew rest, a conference centre, private-jet parking and gated car parking. Its own hours are 0700 to 1900, with facilities available 24 hours on request.
Bournemouth 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 (384 KB)Bournemouth Airport at a glance
| Location | Bournemouth Airport, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6SE |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGHH · IATA BOH |
| Region | South Coast (Dorset), England, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | Bournemouth — approx. 4 miles north of Bournemouth |
| Opening hours | Airport 06:15–01:00 local daily; customs, handling and fuel as airport hours; out-of-hours movements PPR via the Airport Duty Manager. XLR FBO 07:00–19:00 local, facilities available 24 hours on request |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site (as airport hours) |
| Runway | 08/26 – 2,272 m × 46 m concrete/asphalt; CAT III ILS |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,272 m runway with CAT III ILS; XLR handles large-cabin business jets |
| Handling / FBO | XLR Executive Jet Centre Bournemouth (executive) · Bliss Aviation Handling (light general aviation) |
| Private terminal | XLR Executive Jet Centre – dedicated business-aviation terminal on Northeast Business Park (BH23 6NE) with passenger lounge, crew rest, conference centre, private-jet parking and gated private car parking |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | bournemouthairport.com |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (bournemouthairport.com, xlrjetcentres.com, aurora.nats.co.uk). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Bournemouth
Bournemouth and Poole form a large resort and business area on the south coast, with beaches, a busy business community and the Jurassic Coast and New Forest on the doorstep. The airport is about four miles north of Bournemouth, close to the A338 and the A31 towards the M27 and M3.
Private jet flight times from Bournemouth
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 200 nm · 370 km | 50 min | 45 min |
| Geneva | 415 nm · 770 km | 1 hr 25 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Nice | 565 nm · 1,040 km | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 35 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 700 nm · 1,300 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Málaga | 855 nm · 1,580 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 15 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?
Charter-A matches the aircraft to the runway, the number of passengers and how far you are flying. For UK and near-European sectors from Bournemouth that usually means one of the turboprops, very light jets or light jets; longer flights and larger groups step up to midsize jets and heavy jets.
Bournemouth: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Bournemouth Airport?
Yes. The 2,272 metre runway has a CAT III ILS and XLR Executive Jet Centre handles large-cabin business jets. All aircraft need PPR and handling, which Charter-A arranges with your booking.
What time does Bournemouth Airport close?
The airport runs 0615 to 0100 local daily, which is late by regional standards. Customs, handling and fuel follow those hours. Out-of-hours movements are PPR through the Airport Duty Manager.
Is handling compulsory at Bournemouth Airport?
Yes, all visiting commercial and executive aircraft are subject to compulsory handling. Charter-A books the handler for you, normally XLR Executive Jet Centre for business jets.
How long is the flight from Bournemouth to Paris by private jet?
About 50 min in a light jet and 45 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 200 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Bournemouth Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Bournemouth 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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