Exeter Airport (EGTE) | private airport guide

Prior permissionPPR is required here. A filed flight plan does not count as permission to use the airfield, so ask the airport first.

Airfield Status

If you are flying a jet into Exeter city centre, Exeter Airport is one of the airports to look at. Runway: 08/26 – 2,076 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved). Customs and immigration are on site. Prior permission (PPR) is required. From Exeter city centre: 5 miles; 5 min from the M5.

Runway: 08/26 – 2,076 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved)
Customs & immigration: Yes – on site (as airport hours, via the handling agent; GAR required)
Business jets: Yes. 2,076 m grooved runway; XLR handles light to large-cabin business jets
Opening hours: Summer (BST) Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00, Sat 08:00–19:00, Sun 09:00–20:00. Winter Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00, Sat–Sun 09:00–17:00. Out-of-hours movements PPR, extra charge and subject to availability. XLR FBO 08:00–20:00, facilities available 24 hours on request
Prior permission (PPR): Required
Telephone: 01392 367433 (airport); XLR Executive Jet Centre 01392 354995

Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 29 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source

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Arrival Protocol

Exeter Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD. The nearest major city is Exeter city centre, 5 miles; 5 min from the M5.

The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.

Ground Movement: journey times to the airport

By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.

From	Drive	Distance
Exeter city	15 min	6 mi · 9 km
Bristol city	1 hr 35 min	76 mi · 123 km
Cardiff city	2 hr 5 min	107 mi · 173 km

Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Handling & FBO

XLR Executive Jet Centre Exeter (mandatory for aircraft over 1,800 kg)

These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft. Handling is compulsory here, so you will need to use one.

See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.

Operational Notes

XLR Executive Jet Centre – VIP lounges, dedicated crew facilities, direct tarmac access, ample private-jet parking; quiet lounge overlooking the airfield.

Non-based aircraft over 1,800 kg are subject to mandatory handling – booked with XLR in advance. Jet A-1 and Avgas during airport hours; car parks a few minutes' walk from the terminal.