Leeds East is the former Church Fenton airfield in North Yorkshire, privately owned and licensed, about ten miles from York and fifteen from Leeds. Private jet charter at Leeds East Airport suits light jets on a 1,826 metre fully lit runway, with Learjet and Challenger-class aircraft handled subject to a fire-cover upgrade and operator acceptance.
The airport runs its own in-house FBO and is open 0800 to 1800 every day, with 24-hour landing on request. Charter-A arranges the PPR, the aircraft and the handling, and confirms what is possible for your date before you commit.
Flying privately from Leeds East
The airport is open 0800 to 1800 seven days a week all year, with 24-hour landing available on request with full services. Every movement is PPR through the online portal, and instrument approaches need a pre-booked slot. Fuel is listed as H24.
The in-house FBO has a crew lounge, boardroom, on-site catering, concierge services for chauffeur transfers and hotels, apron parking and heated hangarage for aircraft up to Challenger 605 size. Customs and Border Force are by arrangement, and a General Aviation Report is filed for international flights. The runway is 06/24, 1,826 metres.
Leeds East Airport (Church Fenton) airport guide
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| Location | Leeds East Airport, Busk Lane, Church Fenton, North Yorkshire, LS24 9SE |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGCM |
| Region | Yorkshire (North Yorkshire), England, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | Leeds / York — 15 miles from Leeds, 10 miles from York; 5 min from the A1 |
| Opening hours | 08:00–18:00 seven days a week (summer and winter), with 24-hour landing on request with full services. Customs and immigration by arrangement; fuel H24 |
| Customs & immigration | By arrangement / prior notice |
| Runway | 06/24 – 1,826 m × 45 m asphalt (fully lit) |
| Private jets | Yes — light jets; Learjet/Challenger-class aircraft handled, subject to fire-cover upgrade and operator acceptance |
| Handling / FBO | Leeds East Airport FBO (in-house) |
| Private terminal | In-house FBO: crew lounge, boardroom, on-site catering, concierge (chauffeur transfers, hotels), apron parking and heated hangarage for aircraft up to Challenger 605 size |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | leedseastairport.co.uk |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (leedseastairport.co.uk, aurora.nats.co.uk). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Leeds / York
Leeds East sits between two cities, about 15 miles from Leeds and ten from York, and only five minutes from the A1. It is a practical airfield for York's business community, for the Yorkshire Dales and Moors, and for Leeds when a smaller private airfield suits the trip better than a larger one.
Private jet flight times from Leeds East
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 325 nm · 600 km | 1 hr 10 min | 1 hr |
| Geneva | 535 nm · 990 km | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Nice | 695 nm · 1,290 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 870 nm · 1,620 km | 2 hr 45 min | 2 hr 20 min |
| Málaga | 1,040 nm · 1,930 km | 3 hr 15 min | 2 hr 45 min |
| London | 145 nm · 270 km | 40 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?
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 Leeds East 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.
Leeds East: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Leeds East Airport?
Light jets can, and Learjet and Challenger-class aircraft are handled subject to a fire-cover upgrade and operator acceptance. All movements are PPR through the airport's online portal, which Charter-A arranges.
How far is Leeds East Airport from York?
About ten miles from York and 15 miles from Leeds, and five minutes from the A1. Charter-A can arrange a car to meet you, and the airport's concierge can help with chauffeur transfers.
Is Leeds East Airport open 24 hours?
Published hours are 0800 to 1800 seven days a week, with 24-hour landing available on request with full services. Everything is PPR, so tell Charter-A your timings early and we will ask.
How long is the flight from Leeds East to Paris by private jet?
About 1 hr 10 min in a light jet and 1 hr in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 325 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Leeds East Airport (Church Fenton) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Leeds East Airport (Church Fenton) 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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