Grenoble Alpes-Isère is a true ski-season airport, and at 3,050 metres its runway handles every business jet. Private jet charter at Grenoble Alpes-Isère is a common choice for the Isère and the Alpe d'Huez area in winter.
The airport operator runs a business aviation desk and takes handling requests through MyHandling.
The season shapes everything here, from customs to parking, and Charter-A plans the rules around your dates. Charter-A checks the season rules against your dates, for a winter week or a summer visit alike, and arranges handling and parking in one request.
Flying privately to Grenoble
The airport is open Monday to Saturday 07:00 to 21:00, and Sundays and holidays 08:00 to 21:00 local. Prior permission is required.
Runway 09/27 is 3,050 metres by 45 metres, rated PCN 59. De-icing runs from 15 November to 15 April. Customs is on site from 1 December to 30 April. From 1 May to 30 November, non-Schengen flights need notice of 24 hours on weekdays and 48 hours at weekends. Aircraft of three tonnes or less must request parking from 15 December to 15 April, and above three tonnes handling is mandatory. The business desk offers parking stands A to D.
Grenoble Alpes-Isère 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)Grenoble Alpes-Isère Airport at a glance
| Location | Aéroport de Grenoble Alpes Isère, Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs, 38590 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LFLS · IATA GNB |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Isère), France |
| Nearest city | Grenoble |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sat 07:00–21:00, Sundays and holidays 08:00–21:00 local. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – 1 Dec–30 Apr; 1 May–30 Nov non-Schengen flights by notice (24 hours weekdays, 48 hours weekends) |
| Runway | 09/27 – 3,050 m × 45 m asphalt / bituminous concrete |
| Private jets | Yes — all business jets; 3,050 m runway, PCN 59 |
| Handling / FBO | Grenoble Alpes-Isère Business Aviation (airport operator, via MyHandling) |
| Private terminal | Business and general aviation desk at the airport, with parking stands A–D |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | grenoble-airport.com |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr, grenoble-airport.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Grenoble
Grenoble is an Alpine university city ringed by mountains, and the usual base for the Isère ski resorts, the Vercors and the Chartreuse. Alpe d'Huez and Les Deux Alpes are reached from the valley. Visitors come for winter sport, for research and technology business, and for walking in summer. Charter-A arranges transfers.
Private jet flight times to Grenoble
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 430 nm · 790 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Manchester | 565 nm · 1,040 km | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 35 min |
| Edinburgh | 715 nm · 1,330 km | 2 hr 20 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Paris | 245 nm · 460 km | 55 min | 50 min |
| Nice | 130 nm · 240 km | 35 min | 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, Grenoble is a sector of about 430 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.
Grenoble: your questions answered
Which business jets can use Grenoble Alpes-Isère?
Yes, all business jets. The runway is 3,050 metres by 45 metres, rated PCN 59. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, handling and parking. We confirm details at booking.
Is customs available at Grenoble?
Yes, from 1 December to 30 April. From 1 May to 30 November, non-Schengen flights need 24 hours' notice on weekdays and 48 hours at weekends. We plan accordingly.
Is parking limited at Grenoble in winter?
Aircraft of three tonnes or less must request parking from 15 December to 15 April. Above three tonnes, handling is mandatory. Charter-A arranges both for you.
How long is the flight from London to Grenoble by private jet?
About 1 hr 30 min in a light jet and 1 hr 15 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 430 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Grenoble Alpes-Isère Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Grenoble Alpes-Isère 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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