Kemble lies about seven miles from Cirencester, at the southern edge of the Cotswolds, and the airport there is strictly PPR. Private jet charter at Cotswold Airport is a matter of a 1,972 metre runway with RNP approaches and a handling team based in the Control Tower.
There is no third-party FBO. The airport team looks after passengers, baggage, Jet A-1 and onward arrangements, and there is a restaurant on site. Charter-A arranges the PPR, the aircraft and the timings, and confirms customs requirements at quote stage. Charter-A will tell you early if your date or aircraft needs a different plan.
Flying privately from Cotswold Airport
The airport is open Tuesday to Sunday 0900 to 1700 and closed to the public on Mondays, although movements may be arranged. Out-of-hours arrivals and departures, refuelling and night flying are by arrangement. Every flight is PPR by telephone.
Handling is by the airport's own operations team from the Control Tower, with no separate FBO. The team arranges transfers of passengers and luggage, Jet A-1, helicopter transfers and private car hire. Customs is by arrangement, with minimum notice periods, managed by the airport team. The runway is 1,972 metres, with a TORA of 1,799 metres. The airport may close in snow or other adverse weather.
Cotswold Airport (Kemble) airport guide
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| Location | Cotswold Airport, The Control Tower, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6BA |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGBP · IATA GBA |
| Region | South West / Cotswolds (Gloucestershire), England, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | Cirencester (7 miles); Cheltenham and Swindon nearby — approx. 1 h 30 min to London by road via the M4 |
| Opening hours | Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–17:00; closed to the public on Mondays (movements by arrangement); out-of-hours arrivals and departures, refuelling and night flying by arrangement. Strictly PPR by telephone at all times |
| Customs & immigration | By arrangement / prior notice (minimum notice periods apply; immigration and customs managed by the airport team) |
| Runway | 08/26 – 1,972 m × 43 m asphalt (TORA 1,799 m) |
| Private jets | Yes — 1,972 m runway with RNP approaches; used by fractional and charter jet operators |
| Handling / FBO | Kemble Air Services – airport operations team (no third-party FBO) |
| Private terminal | Handling by the airport's own team from the Control Tower – direct aircraft-to-vehicle transfers for passengers and luggage, Jet A-1, AV8 restaurant on site, helicopter transfers and private car hire |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | cotswoldairport.com |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (cotswoldairport.com, aurora.nats.co.uk). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Cirencester
Cotswold Airport serves the Cotswolds: Cirencester, seven miles away, plus Cheltenham and Swindon nearby. London is about one hour 30 minutes away by road via the M4. Kemble station in the village has trains to London Paddington in about one hour 20 minutes. The Cotswolds themselves are a short hop from the airfield, and Cheltenham, with its racecourse, and Swindon's business parks are close enough for a day trip.
Private jet flight times from Cotswold Airport
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 235 nm · 440 km | 55 min | 50 min |
| Geneva | 460 nm · 850 km | 1 hr 35 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Nice | 610 nm · 1,130 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 40 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 755 nm · 1,400 km | 2 hr 25 min | 2 hr 05 min |
| Málaga | 905 nm · 1,680 km | 2 hr 50 min | 2 hr 25 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 Cotswold Airport 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.
Cotswold Airport: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Cotswold Airport?
Yes. The 1,972 metre runway has RNP approaches, and the airport is strictly PPR by telephone at all times. Charter-A arranges the PPR and confirms what your aircraft needs.
Is Cotswold Airport open on Mondays?
Published hours are Tuesday to Sunday 0900 to 1700. The airport is closed to the public on Mondays, though movements are arranged by agreement. Tell us your day and we will check.
How far is Cotswold Airport from London?
About one hour 30 minutes by road via the M4. There is also a rail link, with Kemble station in the village offering trains to London Paddington in about one hour 20 minutes.
How long is the flight from Cotswold Airport to Paris by private jet?
About 55 min in a light jet and 50 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 235 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Cotswold Airport (Kemble) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Cotswold Airport (Kemble) 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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