Lydd sits on Romney Marsh in Kent, 24 nautical miles from France, and it is often the first and last stop in UK airspace. Private jet charter at Lydd Airport suits light and mid-size jets, using a 1,505 metre runway with an ILS and a direct connection to the M20.
The airport is open 0830 to 1900 every day, with 24-hour operating capability on request. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, the PPR and the Fal Aviation handling, and will tell you at quote stage how your timings and customs needs fit. Customs is coordinated by the FBO during airport hours.
Flying privately from Lydd
Hours are 0830 to 1900 local, seven days a week, with 24-hour operating capability available on request and extensions by arrangement. Every arriving aircraft is strictly PPR, and handling is mandatory over four tonnes.
Customs and immigration are available during airport hours, coordinated by the FBO, and a General Aviation Report notice is required. Fal Aviation runs the FBO from the terminal, with VIP meet and greet, a pilot lounge, crew rest, catering and executive car transfers. The runway is 03/21, 1,505 metres. A 24-hour fire service and hangarage are listed.
Lydd 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 (384 KB)Lydd Airport at a glance
| Location | Lydd Airport, Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9QL |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGMD · IATA LYX |
| Region | South East (Kent), England, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | central London (60 miles); Ashford International station 14 miles — 40 min by helicopter to London; within an hour by train |
| Opening hours | 08:30–19:00 seven days a week; 24-hour operating capability on request (extensions by arrangement) |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – during airport hours (the FBO coordinates customs and immigration; GAR notice required) |
| Runway | 03/21 – 1,505 m × 32 m asphalt (grooved) with ILS |
| Private jets | Yes — 1,505 m ILS-equipped runway; light and mid-size jets; handling mandatory over 4 tonnes |
| Handling / FBO | Fal Aviation (FBO) |
| Private terminal | Lydd Airport terminal / Fal Aviation FBO – VIP meet and greet, pilot lounge, crew rest, catering, executive car transfers |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | lyddairport.co.uk |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (lyddairport.co.uk, aurora.nats.co.uk). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Lydd
Lydd is in south-east Kent, about 60 miles from central London. Ashford International station is 14 miles away. London is about 40 minutes by helicopter, or within an hour by train. The Kent coast, Rye and Canterbury are all close. The county's Romney Marsh and Dungeness coast are on the doorstep, and the Channel ports are close for travellers heading for Europe.
Private jet flight times from Lydd
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 135 nm · 250 km | 40 min | 35 min |
| Geneva | 350 nm · 650 km | 1 hr 15 min | 1 hr 05 min |
| Nice | 505 nm · 940 km | 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 25 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 690 nm · 1,280 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Málaga | 890 nm · 1,650 km | 2 hr 45 min | 2 hr 20 min |
| Edinburgh | 335 nm · 620 km | 1 hr 15 min | 1 hr 05 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 Lydd 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 Lydd
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.
- Lydd Airport chauffeur service
- Executive chauffeur service in London
- The chauffeur fleet: Mercedes S-Class, V-Class and Sprinter
Lydd: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Lydd Airport?
Yes, light and mid-size jets can, on the 1,505 metre ILS-equipped runway. Handling is mandatory over four tonnes and every flight is strictly PPR, which Charter-A arranges.
Does Lydd Airport have customs?
Customs and immigration are available during airport hours, coordinated by the FBO, and a General Aviation Report notice is required. Charter-A arranges the notice with your booking.
How far is Lydd Airport from France?
About 24 nautical miles, which makes it the closest UK airport to continental Europe. It is often the first or last stop in UK airspace for flights to and from France and beyond.
How long is the flight from Lydd to Paris by private jet?
About 40 min in a light jet and 35 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 135 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Lydd Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Lydd 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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