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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
London Luton Airport takes business jets and serves central London. The main runway is 07/25 – 2,162 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved). Customs is on site, so you can fly in straight from abroad. You need permission before you land (PPR). From central London: approx. 32 miles (M1 J10); rail approx. 32 min via Luton Airport Express and DART.
- Runway
- 07/25 – 2,162 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved)
- Customs & immigration
- Yes – on site (H24)
- Business jets
- Yes. 2,162 m runway, 24-hour operation, two dedicated business aviation FBOs
- Opening hours
- 24 hours (airport, customs and immigration H24)
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Required
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1582 405100 (switchboard)
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
Weather now
Live conditions at London Luton Airport, updated every few minutes: the latest report, a plain-English version, the pilot view, and the next 24 hours.
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Arrival Protocol
London Luton Airport, Percival Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9NU. The nearest major city is central London, approx. 32 miles (M1 J10); rail approx. 32 min via Luton Airport Express and DART.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes | 40 min | 29 mi · 47 km |
| Uxbridge | 45 min | 34 mi · 54 km |
| London | 1 hr 5 min | 37 mi · 60 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
Two dedicated FBO terminals: Signature Flight Support (Terminal 1, Percival Way LU2 9NT; Terminal 2, Frank Lester Way LU2 9NQ) and Harrods Aviation (President Way LU2 9NW).
Slot-coordinated airport: every flight requires an ACL slot and a nominated handling agent is mandatory. Hotel at the airport.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
Hotels, restaurants, chauffeurs and other services near London Luton Airport will be listed here. Run a business nearby? Get listed.
Other airports nearby
Straight-line miles, not road miles.
Destinations nearby
Flight times from here
How long it takes to fly from Luton to the main European business airports, by turboprop, light, midsize and large jet. See all the flight times from Luton.