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Private handling at Retford Gamston EGNE

Retford Gamston has one handling company listed for private and business aircraft: Gamston Aviation Ltd. Ask your operator which one they have booked.

Who handles private aircraft

Gamston Aviation Ltd

airfield operator – ramp team

Where the terminals are

Pilots' lounge, meeting and function rooms, The Apron Café & Bakery (Wed–Sun); hangarage for visiting aircraft by prior request; 24/7 security.

Before you land

Permission
Prior permission (PPR) is required before you land.
Customs
By arrangement / prior notice (as airport hours; GAR required)
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00; Sat, Sun and bank holidays 09:00–18:00 local. On request Mon–Fri 06:00–08:00 and 18:00–23:00; Sat–Sun 08:00–09:00 and 18:00–21:00. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Strictly PPR for all non-based aircraft – a flight plan alone is not PPR. Jet A-1 and Avgas by bowser; landing-fee waiver with a 200-litre Jet A-1 uplift for aircraft up to 5,000 kg.

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

Retford (Gamston) Airport, Ollerton Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0QL.

FromDriveDistance
Doncaster30 min24 mi · 38 km
Nottingham45 min27 mi · 43 km
Grimsby1 hr 20 min57 mi · 92 km

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

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