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
For turboprops and air taxis near Woking (approx. 20 miles south-west of central London), Fairoaks Airport is worth a look. Runway: 06/24 – 810 m × 27 m asphalt. Customs is by arrangement, so ask for it when you ask for permission. Prior permission (PPR) is required.
- Runway
- 06/24 – 810 m × 27 m asphalt
- Customs & immigration
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Business jets
- No – 810 m runway; turboprop and helicopter airfield
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00; Sundays and public holidays 09:00–18:00 (local). Extensions 07:00–22:00 by arrangement with Air Traffic. Closed Christmas Day
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Required
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1276 857700 (main); +44 (0)1276 857300 (Air Traffic)
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
Fairoaks Airport, Chobham, Woking, Surrey, GU24 8HU. The nearest major city is Woking (approx. 20 miles south-west of central London).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Woking | 10 min | 4 mi · 6 km |
| Epsom | 30 min | 19 mi · 30 km |
| Maidenhead | 30 min | 17 mi · 27 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Handling & FBO
These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft.
See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.
Operational Notes
Flight Centre with café next to the main car park, runway-viewing terrace, free Wi-Fi.
Extensions to published hours are charged; Avgas and Jet A-1 on site; several helicopter operators based. Woking to London Waterloo by rail from 24 minutes.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
Hotels, restaurants, chauffeurs and other services near Fairoaks Airport will be listed here. Run a business nearby? Get listed.
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Straight-line miles, not road miles.