Staverton sits three minutes from the M5 and the A40, about three and a half miles west of Cheltenham,, between Cheltenham and Gloucester. Private jet charter at Gloucestershire Airport suits light and mid-size business jets, because the main runway is 1,432 metres and larger jets are constrained.
Private passengers are looked after by Weston Aviation's private terminal or by Flightpartner in the Main General Aviation Terminal. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, the PPR slot and the handling, and confirms it all with you before you fly. Weston Aviation is approved under the Pet Travel Scheme, which matters if you are travelling with an animal.
Flying privately from Gloucestershire
The airport is open weekdays 0830 to 1930 local, and at weekends 0900 to 1800 in winter or 0900 to 1930 in summer. Flights outside those hours are subject to ATC and fire service availability, with surcharges, and extensions are requested at least 24 hours ahead. Every flight is strictly PPR, with a slot booking system.
Handling is mandatory for aircraft over three tonnes, for commercial movements and for international arrivals. Customs is by arrangement, following airport hours, with an online General Aviation Report. Weston Aviation's terminal has a passenger and crew lounge, private ramp, catering and chauffeur transport, and is approved under the Pet Travel Scheme.
Gloucestershire Airport (Staverton) 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 (385 KB)Gloucestershire Airport (Staverton) at a glance
| Location | Gloucestershire Airport, Staverton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6SR |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGBJ · IATA GLO |
| Region | South West (Gloucestershire), England, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | Cheltenham / Gloucester — 3 min from the M5 and A40; 3.5 miles west of Cheltenham |
| Opening hours | Weekdays 08:30–19:30 local; Sat–Sun 09:00–18:00 (winter) / 09:00–19:30 (summer). Flights outside these hours subject to ATC and fire service availability with surcharges – extension requests at least 24 hours ahead. Weston Aviation FBO 08:00–18:00, out of hours on request |
| Customs & immigration | By arrangement / prior notice (as airport hours; GAR online; international arrivals must use a handling agent) |
| Runway | 08/26 – 1,432 m × 30 m asphalt (grooved); 03/21 – 980 m |
| Private jets | Yes — light and mid-size business jets; the 1,432 m runway constrains larger jets |
| Handling / FBO | Weston Aviation (FBO with private terminal) · Flightpartner (VIP handling, Main General Aviation Terminal) · The Little Jet Company (charter and ground handling) |
| Private terminal | Weston Aviation private terminal with passenger and crew lounge, private ramp, hangarage, VIP catering and chauffeur transport; Flightpartner in the Main General Aviation Terminal with an air-conditioned lounge |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | gloucestershireairport.co.uk |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (gloucestershireairport.co.uk, westonaviation.com, aurora.nats.co.uk). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Cheltenham / Gloucester
The airport serves Cheltenham and Gloucester and is well placed for Cheltenham Racecourse. The Cotswolds, the Forest of Dean and the Severn Vale are all close. It is three minutes from the M5 and A40 and 3.5 miles west of Cheltenham. Racegoers, Cotswold visitors and business travellers to Gloucestershire and the Severn Vale all use it, and Charter-A can arrange a car or chauffeur to meet the aircraft.
Private jet flight times from Gloucestershire
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 250 nm · 460 km | 1 hr | 50 min |
| Geneva | 470 nm · 870 km | 1 hr 35 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Nice | 620 nm · 1,150 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 45 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 770 nm · 1,420 km | 2 hr 25 min | 2 hr 05 min |
| Málaga | 920 nm · 1,700 km | 2 hr 55 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 Gloucestershire 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. The runway here is 1,432 metres, so the aircraft type is checked against its performance before it is offered.
Gloucestershire: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Gloucestershire Airport?
Yes, light and mid-size business jets can, on the 1,432 metre runway. Larger jets are constrained by the runway length. Charter-A will confirm the right aircraft and book the PPR slot and handling.
How far is Gloucestershire Airport from Cheltenham?
About 3.5 miles to the west of Cheltenham, and three minutes from the M5 and the A40. It is well placed for the racecourse, and we can arrange a transfer to meet you.
Does Gloucestershire Airport have customs?
Customs is by arrangement, following airport hours, with an online General Aviation Report. International arrivals must use a handling agent. Charter-A coordinates this with your booking.
How long is the flight from Gloucestershire to Paris by private jet?
About 1 hr in a light jet and 50 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 250 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Gloucestershire Airport (Staverton) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Gloucestershire Airport (Staverton) 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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