Cranfield is in Bedfordshire, near Milton Keynes and three miles from the M1, less than 50 miles from London. Private jet charter at London Cranfield Airport means a 1,799 metre runway, no slot requirement and an FBO managed exclusively by the airport, with hangarage for aircraft from Citations up to a Global Express.
All movements are strictly PPR and handling is mandatory over 2.7 tonnes. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, the PPR and customs notification, and confirms the timings with you before you fly, subject to availability. Charter-A will tell you at quote stage how the 0630 to 1900 hours fit your plans.
Flying privately from Cranfield
The airport is open 0630 to 1900 local seven days a week, including public holidays, from 1 January 2026. All movements are strictly PPR, and no runway slot is required. Handling is mandatory for aircraft over 2.7 tonnes and is managed exclusively by the airport's FBO.
Customs and immigration are by arrangement and cleared remotely: documentation goes to UK Border Force before the flight, with 24 hours' notice. The business jet hangar takes aircraft from Citations up to a Global Express. The runway is 03/21, 1,799 metres, asphalt.
London Cranfield 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)London Cranfield Airport at a glance
| Location | Cranfield Airport, Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGTC |
| Region | East of England (Bedfordshire), England, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | Milton Keynes — approx. 10 min to Milton Keynes; under 60 min to central London by car |
| Opening hours | 06:30–19:00 local seven days a week including public holidays (from 1 January 2026) |
| Customs & immigration | By arrangement / prior notice (remote customs and immigration – documentation submitted to UK Border Force before the flight; 24 hours' notice) |
| Runway | 03/21 – 1,799 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — 1,799 m runway, no slot requirement, hangar for jets up to Global Express |
| Handling / FBO | Cranfield Airport FBO (managed exclusively by the airport) |
| Private terminal | Cranfield Airport executive handling / business aviation FBO; business jet hangar for aircraft from Citations up to a Global Express |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | londoncranfieldairport.co.uk |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (londoncranfieldairport.co.uk, aurora.nats.co.uk). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Milton Keynes
Cranfield is about ten minutes from Milton Keynes and under 60 minutes by car from central London. It also suits Bedford, Cambridge and Northampton, and a helicopter transfer can put passengers in London within 25 minutes of touchdown. The airport is also near Bedford and the university at Cranfield itself, and the M1 gives straightforward access to the Midlands as well as London.
Private jet flight times from Cranfield
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 220 nm · 410 km | 55 min | 45 min |
| Geneva | 440 nm · 810 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Nice | 595 nm · 1,100 km | 1 hr 55 min | 1 hr 40 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 765 nm · 1,420 km | 2 hr 25 min | 2 hr 05 min |
| Málaga | 940 nm · 1,740 km | 2 hr 55 min | 2 hr 30 min |
| Edinburgh | 250 nm · 470 km | 1 hr | 50 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 Cranfield 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.
Your car at Cranfield
Chauffeur-driven cars can be arranged with your flight, at cost, and timed to your aircraft: if your flight moves, your car moves with it. Our chauffeur partner, Executive Global Travel, runs a Mercedes fleet from the S-Class to the V-Class and Sprinter for larger parties.
- Chauffeur service at Cranfield Airport
- Executive chauffeur service in London
- The chauffeur fleet: Mercedes S-Class, V-Class and Sprinter
Cranfield: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Cranfield Airport?
Yes. The 1,799 metre runway has no slot requirement and the hangar takes jets up to a Global Express. All flights are strictly PPR, and Charter-A arranges it for you.
How far is Cranfield Airport from London?
Under 60 minutes by car to central London, and under 50 miles. A helicopter transfer can put passengers in London within 25 minutes of touchdown, if you want to arrange one with the flight.
Does Cranfield Airport have customs?
Customs and immigration are remote: documentation is submitted to UK Border Force before the flight, with 24 hours' notice. Charter-A arranges the submission with your booking.
How long is the flight from Cranfield to Paris by private jet?
About 55 min in a light jet and 45 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 220 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for London Cranfield Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for London Cranfield 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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