Handling and FBOs

Private handling at Aberdeen EGPD

Aberdeen has 2 handling companies for private and business aircraft: Signature and Primeflight. Ask your operator which one they have booked.

Who handles private aircraft

Where the terminals are

Signature and Primeflight FBO facilities; a handling agent must be appointed before arrival/departure.

Before you land

Permission

Prior permission (PPR) is required before you land.

Customs

Yes – on site

Opening hours

AD administration 0600–2230 local daily; PPR outside these hours (non-delayed traffic must request extended opening with at least 24 hours' notice). Customs 0700–2300 local and Immigration 0700–2300 local. Fuelling: North Air 0530–2300, Signature 0630–2130 local, out of hours by arrangement with Signature (UK AIP AD 2.3)

Customs/Immigration on site 0700–2300 local; non-scheduled (charter/GA) flights require prior arrangement with a minimum of 24 hours' notice. Fixed-wing movements 2300–0600 local are restricted to quieter (QC4 or below) aircraft. Airport is 5 NM NW of Aberdeen (AIP). GA and military flights are exempt from ACL slot requests.

Hours and requirements are as the airport publishes them, last checked 29 Sep 2026. Check with the airport or your operator before you set off.

Getting to the terminal

Aberdeen International Airport, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7DU, AB21 7DU.

Road time without traffic. Routes: OSRM, map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

The full guide to Aberdeen International Airport has the runway, weather, flight times and nearby airports.