Handling and FBOs
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
Ask the airport for contact details
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.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Doncaster | 30 min | 24 mi · 38 km |
| Nottingham | 45 min | 27 mi · 43 km |
| Grimsby | 1 hr 20 min | 57 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.
