Pamplona is the airport for Navarre, and private jet charter at Pamplona is simple once the slot is in place. The runway is 2,405 metres, with an instrument landing system on runway 15, and runway 33 has its threshold displaced by 500 metres.
General aviation needs prior permission from the coordination office, 24 hours ahead. Handling is compulsory for business flights except non-jet aircraft under 3.5 tonnes with no passengers. Customs is on request.
Charter-A makes the slot request, appoints the agent and confirms at booking. Charter-A writes the request and follows it up.
Flying privately to Pamplona
Instrument flights run 07:30–00:45 in summer and 06:30–23:45 in winter, local time; visual flights run an hour earlier. Customs is on request rather than staffed on site.
Runway 15/33 is 2,405 m by 45 m, with an ILS CAT I approach to runway 15. Two handlers are listed: South and Aviavip. The slot request goes to the airport coordination office by email 24 hours ahead. Charter-A arranges the handling as part of the same request.
Pamplona 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 (381 KB)Pamplona Airport at a glance
| Location | Aeropuerto de Pamplona, Pamplona (Navarre) |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LEPP · IATA PNA |
| Region | Navarre, Spain |
| Nearest city | Pamplona |
| Opening hours | Summer 07:30–00:45, winter 06:30–23:45 local for instrument flights; visual flights run an hour earlier (06:30–23:45 summer, 05:30–22:45 winter). |
| Customs & immigration | On request |
| Runway | 15/33 – 2,405 m × 45 m asphalt (RWY 33 threshold displaced 500 m) |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,405 m runway, ILS CAT I RWY 15 |
| Handling / FBO | South · Aviavip |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | aena.es |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aip.enaire.es, aena.es). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Pamplona
Pamplona is the capital of Navarre, known worldwide for the San Fermín festival and its old town within medieval walls. The Pyrenees and the Roncesvalles pass lie to the north, and the Camino de Santiago passes through the city. Charter-A arranges the road leg.
Private jet flight times to Pamplona
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 530 nm · 980 km | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Manchester | 635 nm · 1,180 km | 2 hr 05 min | 1 hr 45 min |
| Edinburgh | 795 nm · 1,470 km | 2 hr 30 min | 2 hr 10 min |
| Paris | 410 nm · 760 km | 1 hr 25 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Geneva | 390 nm · 730 km | 1 hr 20 min | 1 hr 10 min |
| Nice | 390 nm · 720 km | 1 hr 20 min | 1 hr 10 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, Pamplona is a sector of about 530 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.
Pamplona: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Pamplona?
Yes. The 2,405 m runway is listed as jet-capable. General aviation needs a slot, with prior permission 24 hours ahead.
Is handling compulsory at Pamplona?
Yes, for commercial, general and business aviation, except non-jet aircraft under 3.5 tonnes carrying no passengers. It is arranged before you fly.
Does Pamplona Airport have customs?
Customs is available on request. That is part of the normal plan.
Is the runway at Pamplona affected by a displaced threshold?
Yes, runway 33 has its threshold displaced by 500 m, which affects usable length in that direction. Charter-A checks your aircraft's performance with the crew before confirming.
How long is the flight from London to Pamplona by private jet?
About 1 hr 45 min in a light jet and 1 hr 30 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 530 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Pamplona Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Pamplona 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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