Wick sits at the north-eastern tip of the Scottish mainland, in Caithness, and its airport is the town's main link south. Private jet charter at Wick John O'Groats works best when you treat published hours as a starting point rather than a limit. The terminal keeps short hours, but fuel, handling and customs are available at any time by arrangement with Far North Aviation, the airport's FBO.
The 1,831 metre grooved runway takes jets, and Wick has a long record as a transatlantic tech stop. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, agrees timings with the handler and requests prior permission on your behalf, subject to availability.
Flying privately from Wick
Terminal hours are Monday to Thursday 06:30–17:15, Friday 14:00–16:30, Sunday 16:00–18:00 and closed on Saturday, plus by arrangement. Prior permission is required, at least three hours ahead through the airport's online form. Far North Aviation supplies Jet A-1 and Avgas, hangarage, flight planning, catering, transport and accommodation. Runway 13/31 measures 1,831 m by 45 m, so business jets are at home here; Charter-A checks the exact type at quote stage.
Wick John O'Groats airport guide
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| Location | Wick John O'Groats Airport, Airport Industrial Estate, Wick, Caithness, KW1 4QP |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGPC · IATA WIC |
| Region | Highlands & Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | Wick town centre — approx. 5 min (one mile north of the town) |
| Opening hours | Terminal Mon–Thu 06:30–17:15, Fri 14:00–16:30, Sat closed, Sun 16:00–18:00, and by arrangement (HIAL). Fuelling, handling and customs H24 by arrangement with Far North Aviation – the one HIAL airport that accepts out-of-hours arrivals from abroad |
| Customs & immigration | By arrangement / prior notice |
| Runway | 13/31 – 1,831 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved) |
| Private jets | Yes — 1,831 m grooved runway with 24-hour fuel and handling; long-established transatlantic tech stop |
| Handling / FBO | Far North Aviation (FBO – ground handling and fuel, H24 by arrangement) – 01955 602201 |
| Private terminal | Far North Aviation FBO: ground handling, Jet A-1 and Avgas, hangarage, flight planning, catering, transport and accommodation, 24-hour on-call service |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | hial.co.uk |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (hial.co.uk, farnorthaviation.co.uk, aurora.nats.co.uk). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Wick
Caithness is open moorland, sea cliffs and very long summer evenings, and Wick is its main town, only a mile from the airfield. John O'Groats and the far north coast lie a little further on. The town centre is about five minutes away by road. People fly in for estate and sporting trips, for touring the north coast of Scotland, and for business in the far north.
Private jet flight times from Wick
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 605 nm · 1,120 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 40 min |
| Geneva | 805 nm · 1,490 km | 2 hr 35 min | 2 hr 10 min |
| Nice | 965 nm · 1,790 km | 3 hr | 2 hr 35 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 1,155 nm · 2,140 km | 3 hr 35 min | 3 hr |
| Málaga | 1,310 nm · 2,420 km | 4 hr | 3 hr 20 min |
| London | 430 nm · 800 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 15 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 Wick 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.
Wick: your questions answered
Is Wick John O'Groats Airport open at night?
Published terminal hours are short, but Far North Aviation offers fuelling, handling and customs at any hour by arrangement. Early or late movements are workable with notice. Charter-A confirms timings with the handler when we quote, subject to permission.
Can a private jet land at Wick?
Yes. The runway is 1,831 m by 45 m, grooved, and Wick has a long-established role as a transatlantic tech stop. Prior permission is required, and Charter-A confirms the aircraft type is suitable before we quote.
How far is Wick Airport from the town?
The airport is about one mile north of Wick, roughly five minutes by road. Charter-A can arrange transport on request; Far North Aviation also lists transport and accommodation among its services.
How long is the flight from Wick to Paris by private jet?
About 2 hr in a light jet and 1 hr 40 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 605 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Wick John O'Groats Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Wick John O'Groats 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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