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
RAF Northolt (London VIP Airport) is in London (Hillingdon) and takes private jets, with central London the nearest big city. The longest runway is 07/25 – approx. 1,683 m (5,522 ft). Customs is by arrangement, so ask for it when you ask for permission. Landing needs prior permission (PPR). From central London: approx. 15 miles.
- Runway
- 07/25 – approx. 1,683 m (5,522 ft)
- Customs & immigration
- By arrangement / prior notice (Border Force GAR; cleared remotely or at the FBO; not a port of entry for pets)
- Business jets
- Yes. With restrictions – business jets up to Global 7500; maximum 29 civilian passengers per aircraft
- Opening hours
- Civil flights Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00; Sat–Sun 10:00–17:00 (local). Commercial Booking Cell Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00, weekends and public holidays 10:00–17:00
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Required
- Telephone
- +44 (0)20 8842 2772 (Commercial Booking Cell); FBO (Gama Aviation) +44 (0)20 8845 8855
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 RAF Northolt (London VIP Airport), updated every few minutes: the latest report, a plain-English version, the pilot view, and the next 24 hours.
Loading the latest weather…
Arrival Protocol
RAF Northolt, West End Road, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 6NG. The nearest major city is central London, approx. 15 miles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead | 35 min | 20 mi · 32 km |
| London | 40 min | 14 mi · 23 km |
| Epsom | 50 min | 34 mi · 54 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
Civil terminal / Jet Centre at the Operations Building, West End Road; passengers and drivers report to the White House Gate with photographic ID.
An active military station: bookings go to the Commercial Booking Cell and a PPR number is issued the day before the flight; no weekend evening operations. Helicopter transfers can be parked adjacent to the jet.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
Hotels, restaurants, chauffeurs and other services near RAF Northolt (London VIP 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 Northolt to the main European business airports, by turboprop, light, midsize and large jet. See all the flight times from Northolt.