Handling and FBOs
Private handling at Southampton EGHI
Southampton has one handling company listed for private and business aircraft: Signature Aviation. Ask your operator which one they have booked.
Who handles private aircraft
Where the terminals are
Signature Aviation private terminal at Hangar 2, Mitchell Way SO18 2HG (northern end of the airfield) – flight-planning room, GPU, de-icing, hangar and ramp parking.
Before you land
- Permission
- Prior permission (PPR) is required before you land.
- Customs
- Yes – on site (as airport hours; GAR notice 4 hours EU, 12 hours Channel Islands / Isle of Man, 24 hours non-EU)
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat 06:30–22:00, Sun 07:30–22:00 local; PPR extension to 23:00; not a 24-hour airport. Signature FBO 06:30–22:00 local, call-out on request
Self-handling is not permitted – every flight has an appointed handling agent before arrival; passengers use airport transport between the terminal and the aircraft. Ad-hoc slots via ACL.
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
Southampton Airport, Wide Lane, Southampton, SO18 2NL.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton city | 10 min | 4 mi · 7 km |
| Fareham | 20 min | 16 mi · 25 km |
| St Anne | 50 min | 39 mi · 62 km |
Road time without traffic. Routes: OSRM, map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The full guide to Southampton Airport has the runway, weather, flight times and nearby airports.