Liverpool's airport lies on the north bank of the Mersey at Speke, under 40 minutes from the city centre. Private jet charter at Liverpool John Lennon Airport can be arranged around the clock: the airfield is listed as 24 hours, with customs and fuel H24 and handling H24 on request.
Two FBOs serve private flights, Ravenair/Liverpool Aviation Services and XLR Executive Jet Centre. The 2,286 metre grooved runway suits a wide range of business jets. Charter-A chooses the FBO, books the mandatory handling and confirms the arrangements with you before you travel.
Flying privately from Liverpool
The airfield is open 24 hours, with customs and fuel H24 and handling H24 on request. Ravenair/LAS runs 0800 to 2000 daily with 24-hour operations on request, and XLR Liverpool runs 0800 to 1900 with facilities available 24 hours on request.
PPR and ground handling are mandatory for all visiting aircraft, arranged through the FBO. Ravenair's Business Aviation Centre is at Viscount Drive, near the runway 27 threshold, with an executive passenger lounge. XLR, on Speke Hall Avenue, has VIP lounges with a bar, private security screening, direct tarmac access and a secure car park. The runway is 09/27, 2,286 metres.
Liverpool John Lennon airport guide
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| Location | Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Liverpool, L24 1YD |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGGP · IATA LPL |
| Region | North West, England, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | Liverpool city centre — under 40 min |
| Opening hours | Airfield 24 hours (customs and fuel H24; handling H24 on request). Ravenair/LAS 08:00–20:00 daily with 24-hour operations on request; XLR Liverpool 08:00–19:00, facilities available 24 hours on request |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site |
| Runway | 09/27 – 2,286 m × 46 m asphalt (grooved) |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,286 m grooved runway, 24-hour customs, two FBOs |
| Handling / FBO | Ravenair / Liverpool Aviation Services (FBO) · XLR Executive Jet Centre Liverpool (FBO) |
| Private terminal | Ravenair/LAS Business Aviation Centre, Viscount Drive L24 5GA (executive passenger lounge, GA apron near the runway 27 threshold) and XLR Liverpool, Speke Hall Avenue (VIP lounges with bar, private security screening, direct tarmac access, secure car park) |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | liverpoolairport.com |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aurora.nats.co.uk, ravenair.co.uk, xlrjetcentres.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Liverpool
Liverpool is a port city on the Mersey with a large business and cultural scene, and the airport also serves Cheshire, North Wales, and Southport. It is under 40 minutes from the city centre. Its position on the Mersey, close to the docks and the waterfront, makes it useful for business meetings in the city centre and for a weekend of football, music or sightseeing.
Private jet flight times from Liverpool
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 330 nm · 610 km | 1 hr 10 min | 1 hr |
| Geneva | 550 nm · 1,020 km | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 35 min |
| Nice | 705 nm · 1,300 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 860 nm · 1,590 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 20 min |
| Málaga | 1,005 nm · 1,860 km | 3 hr 05 min | 2 hr 40 min |
| London | 150 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 Liverpool 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.
Liverpool: your questions answered
Is Liverpool John Lennon Airport open 24 hours?
The airfield is listed as 24 hours, with customs and fuel H24 and handling H24 on request. FBO hours are shorter, with 24-hour operation on request, so we confirm your arrangements at booking.
Which FBOs does Liverpool Airport have?
Two: Ravenair/Liverpool Aviation Services and XLR Executive Jet Centre Liverpool. Ground handling and PPR are mandatory and arranged through the FBO. Charter-A books the one that suits you.
How far is Liverpool Airport from the city centre?
Under 40 minutes by road. Charter-A can arrange a car or chauffeur to meet you on arrival, subject to availability, so the transfer is organised alongside the flight.
How long is the flight from Liverpool 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 330 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Liverpool John Lennon Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Liverpool John Lennon 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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