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
Liverpool John Lennon Airport takes business jets and serves Liverpool city centre. The main runway is 09/27 – 2,286 m × 46 m asphalt (grooved). Customs is on site, so you can fly in straight from abroad. You need permission before you land (PPR). From Liverpool city centre: under 40 min.
- Runway
- 09/27 – 2,286 m × 46 m asphalt (grooved)
- Customs & immigration
- Yes – on site
- Business jets
- Yes. 2,286 m grooved runway, 24-hour customs, two FBOs
- Opening hours
- Airfield 24 hours (customs and fuel H24; handling H24 on request). Ravenair/LAS 08:00–20:00 daily with 24-hour operations on request; XLR Liverpool 08:00–19:00, facilities available 24 hours on request
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Required
- Telephone
- Ravenair / LAS FBO +44 (0)151 486 6161; XLR Liverpool +44 (0)151 317 9325
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
Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Liverpool, L24 1YD. The nearest major city is Liverpool city centre, under 40 min.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool city | 25 min | 9 mi · 15 km |
| Chester | 40 min | 25 mi · 41 km |
| Manchester | 50 min | 35 mi · 57 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Handling & FBO
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
Ravenair/LAS Business Aviation Centre, Viscount Drive L24 5GA (executive passenger lounge, GA apron near the runway 27 threshold) and XLR Liverpool, Speke Hall Avenue (VIP lounges with bar, private security screening, direct tarmac access, secure car park).
PPR and ground handling are mandatory for all visiting aircraft – arranged through the FBO. Ravenair/LAS is the GA and business-aviation specialist; XLR offers a VIP premium arrivals product.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
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