Gibraltar International Airport (LXGB)

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

Gibraltar International Airport takes business jets and serves Gibraltar. The main runway is 09/27 – 1,798 m × 45 m asphalt (blacktop). Customs is on site, so you can fly in straight from abroad. You need permission before you land (PPR). From Gibraltar: Immediately north of Gibraltar town (per AIP).

Runway: 09/27 – 1,798 m × 45 m asphalt (blacktop)
Customs & immigration: Yes – on site, handled by Gibair
Business jets: Yes. 1,798 m runway (PCN 65), five civil stands, rescue and firefighting category 8
Opening hours: Daily 08:00–23:45 local. Out of hours on request. Closed to all aircraft on 25 December.
Prior permission (PPR): Required
Telephone: +350 200 12345; Gibair Handling +350 5452 7000

Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 30 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source

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Arrival Protocol

British Lines Road, Gibraltar, GX11 1AA. The nearest major city is Gibraltar, Immediately north of Gibraltar town (per AIP).

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
Gibraltar	5 min	1 mi · 2 km

Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Handling & FBO

Gibair Handling

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

General aviation wing inside the terminal building, with its own entrance, security screening and lounges.

Closed 25 December. RAF-operated; 4 hours' prior permission for all aircraft, via Gibair Handling. A public road crosses the runway and is closed for each movement; wind turbulence is possible.