AIRPORT Operating Hours
Blackbushe Airport’s standard operating hours are 07:00-18:00, 7 days a week.
ATSU: 07:00-18:00, 7 days a week.
Fire: RFF2 (3 on remission) from 07:00-18:00, 7 days a week.
Note: RFF provision may be downgraded to RFF1 between 12:00-14:00 daily for breaks, any flights requiring a greater level of cover must PPR.
Admin Office: 09:00-17:00, Mon-Fri.
Extensions available to 22:00 local - see below
FESTIVE HOURS 2024 - SCROLL DOWN!
Open 08:00-16:00, 7 days a week.
Check social media for evening events & extended opening.
Festive Hours: Pathfinder Cafe is closed 25th and 26th December. Open 09:00-16:00 on New Year’s Day. All other days open as usual.
BANK HOLIDAYS
All fees for aircraft with a MTOW greater than 3,500kg are subject to a 50% premium + VAT on United Kingdom bank holidays, with the exception of Parking & Landing Cards, and landing fees for home-based aircraft.
Special opening hours may apply during the Christmas and New Year period (see below), and any operations outside of these hours will be subject to Out of Hours fees.
EVENING EXTENSION FEES
Blackbushe Airport is open 07:00-18:00, 7 days a week. We can extend on request up to 22:00 local.
FULL EXTENSIONS (ATSU AND FIRE)
Required for all aircraft >3,500kg MTOW or any flight requiring a licensed aerodrome.
A fee of £180 per hour (incl VAT) or part thereof will be charged from 18:00 local for any extensions up to 22:00 local. (e.g. a 4-hour extension will cost £720).
TOWER ONLY EXTENSIONS
For approved operators of aircraft <3,500kg MTOW only.
A fee of £72 per hour (incl VAT) or part thereof will be charged from 18:00 local for any extensions up to 22:00 local. (e.g. a 4-hour extension will cost £288).
This is in addition to any landing and parking charges applicable.
Extensions cancelled later than 17:00 local on the day prior to the planned operation will be chargeable.
Festive Periods at Blackbushe
Our usual festive hours are as below. There may be some changes, so always check the NOTAMs and make sure you PPR in advance. Extensions are possible between 1800-2200 on most days on request.
| Festive Opening Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Airport | Pathfinder Cafe | |
| 24 Dec | 07:00-17:30 | Aerodrome will close after last planned movement. Please PPR by 12:00 on 23 Dec. | 08:00-16:00 |
| 25 Dec | CLOSED | STRICTLY NO FLYING | CLOSED |
| 26 Dec | 09:00-18:00 | Aerodrome will remain closed if no planned movements. Please PPR by 12:00 on 23 Dec. | CLOSED |
| 27 Dec | 07:00-18:00 | Times may be varied if no movements. Check NOTAMs on the day | 08:00-16:00 |
| 28 Dec | 07:00-18:00 | Times may be varied if no movements. Check NOTAMs on the day | 08:00-16:00 |
| 29 Dec | 07:00-18:00 | Times may be varied if no movements. Check NOTAMs on the day | 08:00-16:00 |
| 30 Dec | 07:00-18:00 | Times may be varied if no movements. Check NOTAMs on the day | 08:00-16:00 |
| 31 Dec | 07:00-18:00 | Aerodrome will close after last planned movement. Please PPR by 12:00 on 30 Dec. | 08:00-16:00 |
| 1 Jan | 09:00-18:00 | Aerodrome will close after last planned movement. Please PPR by 12:00 on 30 Dec. | 09:00-16:00 |