Handling and FBOs
Private handling at London Cranfield EGTC
London Cranfield has one handling company listed for private and business aircraft: Cranfield Airport FBO. Handling is compulsory here, so one of them will look after you on arrival.
Who handles private aircraft
Where the terminals are
Cranfield Airport executive handling / business aviation FBO; business jet hangar for aircraft from Citations up to a Global Express.
Before you land
- Handling
- Compulsory. You must use one of the handling companies above.
- Permission
- Prior permission (PPR) is required before you land.
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice (remote customs and immigration – documentation submitted to UK Border Force before the flight; 24 hours' notice)
- Opening hours
- 06:30–19:00 local seven days a week including public holidays (from 1 January 2026)
All movements strictly PPR and handling mandatory over 2.7 tonnes; 3 miles from the M1 and under 50 miles from London; a helicopter transfer can put passengers in London within 25 minutes of touchdown.
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
Cranfield Airport, Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes | 20 min | 9 mi · 14 km |
| Towcester | 35 min | 21 mi · 33 km |
| High Wycombe | 1 hr 10 min | 57 mi · 91 km |
Road time without traffic. Routes: OSRM, map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The full guide to London Cranfield Airport has the runway, weather, flight times and nearby airports.