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London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games AIRPORT OPTIONS FOR NON-SCHEDULED FLIGHTS London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games AIRPORT OPTIONS FOR NON-SCHEDULED FLIGHTS © Queen’s Printer and Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 2011 Copyright in the typographical arrangement rests with the Crown. You may re-use this information (not including logos or third-party material) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ or write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or e-mail: [email protected]. To reproduce third-party material you need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned. To order further copies contact: DfT Publications Tel: 0300 123 1102 Web: www.dft.gov.uk/orderingpublications Printed in Great Britain on paper containing at least 75% re-cycled fibre Foreword London will host the Olympic Games between 27 July and 12 All of the airports and airfields featured here are able and ready to August 2012 and the Paralympic Games between 29 August and 9 take additional private and non-scheduled commercial flights during September 2012. The city will be welcoming hundreds of thousands of the Games period. They have been listed on the basis that they are visitors from around the world to enjoy and participate in the Games within an approximate 120 minute journey to the main Games site at and surrounding events. Stratford, either by rail or by road. The information they have supplied here is intended to provide an initial guide to what is available and Most overseas visitors will arrive and depart on scheduled flights to where. Those wishing to operate non-scheduled flights during the one of the many well-connected airports in or around London. But Games period are encouraged to make use of the contacts supplied others will wish to use private or chartered aircraft. This will present to confirm details and availability. a challenge, in terms of both airport capacity on the ground and managing the airspace over South East England, which is already Early contact is recommended, especially for those who have among the most crowded in the world. particular needs or preferences as regards location, type of aircraft, or timings. Many operators are making their plans now. Slots at peak To deal with this challenge the Government is proposing to introduce times are expected to be subject to heavy demand, and are likely to new measures to help control the flow of aircraft during the Games be fully subscribed well before the Games at many airports. period. This will include the need for prior booking of arrival and departure slots at all airports and airfields in South East England: The airports in and around London look forward to welcoming you in aircraft will not be permitted to operate without these. There will also 2012 – but please make your arrangements as early as possible to be new airspace control measures in place, both for capacity and ensure that your needs can be met. security reasons. UK Department for Transport London’s largest airports are already heavily used. Heathrow in London particular will have no spare capacity to accommodate additional March 2011 aircraft movements during the Games period. However, South East England is fortunate to be served by a wide range of other airports, both large and small, as this booklet illustrates. Notes 1. While the Department for Transport (DfT) and its partners and agents have made every effort to ensure the information in this document is correct, the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of that information cannot be guaranteed and no liability can be accepted for any loss or damages of any kind resulting from reliance on the information this document contains. 2. It should be noted that not all of the airports featured provide full Air Traffic Control services and some are outside the controlled airspace structure. Operators should contact the airport of their choice to ensure that their individual needs can be satisfied in this respect. 3. It should be noted that possibilities for helicopter transfer to and from Central London, as referred to in some entries, are likely to be limited during the Games period. 1 11 N 13 W E 2 9 21 S 7 17 19 18 8 27 10 22 25 6 15 5 3 20 12 1 26 16 24 14 23 4 - Greater London - Olympic Park 050 100 km 2 Table of Contents Page 1. Biggin Hill 4 2. Birmingham 6 3. Blackbushe 8 4. Bournemouth 10 5. Bristol 12 6. Bristol Filton 14 7. Cambridge 16 8. Cotswolds (Kemble) 18 9. Coventry 20 10. Denham 22 11. East Midlands 24 12. Fairoaks 26 13. Leicester 28 14. London Ashford (Lydd) 30 15. London City 32 16. London Gatwick 34 17. London Luton 36 18. London Oxford 38 19. London Stansted 40 20. Manston Kent International 42 21. Northampton/Sywell 44 22. Northolt 46 23. Shoreham (Brighton City) 48 24. Southampton 50 25. Southend 52 26. TAG Farnborough 54 27. Wycombe Air Park 56 28. Useful Links 58 3 Biggin Hill London Biggin Hill Airport is only one of three commercial airports within the Greater London Boundary and is exclusively for Business and General Aviation, situated just South of Bromley and 15 miles from Central London. The airport is a UK Border Agency Port of Entry with a choice of three full service Fixed Based Operators. The airport has a wide variety of services available from hangarage up to ACJ/BBJ’s to maintenance on most aircraft types. The airport is ideally suited for those looking for an airport close to London with the ease of use and security that the business aviation customer desires with total discretion and the possibility to typically be in central London in 6 minutes using one of the airport based helicopters or by car in 45 mins to 1 hour. 4 © Image - Biggin Hill Fixed Base Operators Hangar Space Biggin Hill Executive Handling Hangarage available for aircraft up to Airbus Corporate Biggin Hill Tel: +44 (0) 1959 578552 Jetliner (ACJ) / Boeing Business Jet (BBJ). Please Email: [email protected] contact Fixed Base Operators for more information. Web: www.bigginhillairport.com Address & Contact Details Jet Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Tel: +44 (0)1959 579600 Avalon Aero London Biggin Hill Airport, Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0) 1959 573106 Biggin Hill, Bromley, TN16 3BH Web: www.jetaviation.com Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0) 1959 578500 RizonJet Web: www.avalonaero.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0) 1959 543100 Jet Aviation Email: [email protected] Web: www.bigginhillairport.com Tel: +44 (0) 1959 579600 Web: www.rizonjet.com Email: [email protected] Web: www.jetaviation.com Proximity to London & the Olympic Park Flight Type (Indicative Travel Time) PremiAir Engineering Scheduled Passenger No Tel: +44 (0) 1959 578400 Central By Road: 55 mins By Public Transport: 25 mins Chartered Passenger No Web: www.premiair.co.uk London (inc. 10 mins taxi to Orpington Station) Business Aviation / GA Yes Rizon Jet Tel: +44 (0) 1959 543100 Heli - 6 mins to London Coordinates of Aerodrome Email: [email protected] Olympic By Road: 1 hr Web: www.rizonjet.com Park By Public Transport: 30 mins Lat: 511951N RAS (Stratford) (inc. 20 mins taxi to Ebbsfleet) Long: 0000157E Tel: +44 (0) 1959 576747 Email: [email protected] Local Facilities Operational Hours - Summer Web: www.rascompletions.co.uk • Trains, taxis and car hire Monday - Friday: Avtech & Engineering Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 1959 575767 • Nearest Railway Stations: 07:30 - 21:00 (GMT) Orpington, Bromley South or Ebbsfleet International Saturday - Sunday and Public Holidays: • Hotels: Several within 5 miles 08:00 - 20:00 (GMT) Major Runway Extensions by arrangement Asphalt: 1802 x 45m Please see the UK NATS AIP, web link on page 58 United Kingdom Border Agency (Immigration & Customs) Aircraft Types / Size Limitations Available on site as per airfield Operating Hours Typical examples of the larger aircraft that use Biggin Hill are the Boeing Business Jet, the Airbus Private VIP Lounge Facilities Corporate Jet, along with many other smaller jets such as Citations, Learjets, and Falcons. Exec Handling – 3 lounges and an open Aircraft using the airport must meet seating area. 70 seats, 20 seats, 15 seats the following noise criteria: Jet Aviation – 1 lounge 20 seats, plus communal area The noise levels are: Rizon Jet - 3 Lounge seating areas, each 8 to Take-off 89 EPNdB 10 pax plus communal area for 10-15 pax Sideline 94 EPNdB Approach 98 EPNdB 5 Birmingham As the nearest 24-hour alternative to the major London airports, Birmingham can accommodate aircraft of all sizes, up to and including the A380. Birmingham boasts all the facilities you would expect of a major airport and the capability and expertise to handle movements which require a specialist service. Having successfully dealt with a range of major events, including Head of State visits and Governmental conferences, you can be assured that Birmingham offers a service second-to-none. On a daily basis we have companies specialising in mass passenger operations, as well as bespoke VIP movements. Even better, we’re at the centre of the UK’s road and rail network and located just over an hour from London by train. To discuss how Birmingham can play a part in your London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games operation, call Andrew Davies on + 44 121 767 7073, or email [email protected]. 6 © Image - Birmingham Fixed Base Operators Hangar Space Blue City Aviation Limited.
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