AIRPORT Operating Hours
Blackbushe Airport’s standard operating hours are 07:00-18:00, 7 days a week.
ATSU: 07:00-18:00, 7 days a week.
SEE FESTIVE HOURS BELOW
Fire: RFF2 (3 on remission) from 07:00-18:00, 7 days a week.
Note: RFF provision may be downgraded to RFF1 between 12:00-14:00 daily for breaks, any flights requiring a greater level of cover must PPR.
Admin Office: 09:00-17:00, Mon-Fri.
Extensions available to 22:00 local - see below
Open 08:00-16:00, 7 days a week.
See Festive Hours BElow
Check social media for evening events & extended opening.
BANK HOLIDAYS
All fees for aircraft with a MTOW greater than 3,500kg are subject to a 50% premium + VAT on United Kingdom bank holidays (and 24th & 31st December), with the exception of Parking & Landing Cards, and landing fees for home-based aircraft.
Special opening hours may apply during the Christmas and New Year period (see below), and any operations outside of these hours will be subject to Out of Hours fees.
EVENING EXTENSION FEES
Blackbushe Airport is open 07:00-18:00, 7 days a week. We can extend on request up to 22:00 local.
FULL EXTENSIONS (ATSU AND FIRE)
Required for all aircraft >3,500kg MTOW or any flight requiring a licensed aerodrome.
A fee of £240 per hour (incl VAT) or part thereof will be charged from 18:00 local for any extensions up to 22:00 local. (e.g. a 4-hour extension will cost £960).
TOWER ONLY EXTENSIONS
For approved operators of aircraft <3,500kg MTOW only.
A fee of £96 per hour (incl VAT) or part thereof will be charged from 18:00 local for any extensions up to 22:00 local. (e.g. a 4-hour extension will cost £384).
This is in addition to any landing and parking charges applicable.
Extensions cancelled later than 17:00 local on the day prior to the planned operation will be chargeable.
Festive Periods at Blackbushe
Our usual festive hours are as below. There may be some changes, so always check the NOTAMs and make sure you PPR in advance. Extensions are possible between 1800-2200 on most days on request.
| Festive Opening Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Pathfinder Cafe | ||
| 24 Dec | 07:00-17:30 | Aerodrome will close after last pre-booked movement. PPR required by 12:00 on 23 Dec. | 08:00-15:00 |
| 25 Dec | CLOSED | STRICTLY NO FLYING | CLOSED |
| 26 Dec | 09:00-18:00 | Aerodrome will remain closed if no pre-booked movements. PPR required by 12:00 on 23 Dec. | CLOSED |
| 27 Dec | 07:00-18:00 | Times may be varied if no movements. Check NOTAMs on the day | 08:00-16:00 |
| 28 Dec | 07:00-18:00 | Times may be varied if no movements. Check NOTAMs on the day | 08:00-16:00 |
| 29 Dec | 07:00-18:00 | Times may be varied if no movements. Check NOTAMs on the day | 08:00-16:00 |
| 30 Dec | 07:00-18:00 | Times may be varied if no movements. Check NOTAMs on the day | 08:00-16:00 |
| 31 Dec | 07:00-18:00 | Aerodrome will close after last pre-booked movement. PPR required by 12:00 on 30 Dec. | 08:00-16:00 |
| 1 Jan | 09:00-18:00 | Aerodrome will close after last pre-booked movement. PPR required by 12:00 on 30 Dec. | 09:00-16:00 |
CAR PARKING
Blackbushe Airport has private parking for up to 200 vehicles, which is provided for the benefit of pilots, passengers, and users of the Pathfinder Cafe.
Whilst we are aware that some people may use the car park for access to Yateley Common, this is not the purpose of the airport car park, and other public car parks are available.
There is no charge for the use of the airport car park during the airport opening hours, which are usually 07:00-18:00. Outside of these times the entrance gates will be locked. As Blackbushe sometimes has variable opening hours, the gates may be open beyond 18:00 local, but will be closed when staff leave the site. During seasonal hours, the gates may close before 18:00, refer to seasonal signage.
Any vehicles are left at the owner’s risk and Blackbushe Airport Ltd does not accept any responsibility for any damage or theft of vehicles.
Overnight Parking
Overnight parking is permitted for pilots and their passengers, again free of charge. If you’re planning on leaving your vehicle for an extended period, we ask that you contact us to inform us of this, so we can ensure it is parked in a suitable place that will not obstruct other uses of the car park.
electric vehicle charging
We have two electric vehicle charging bays equipped with 7.5kWh Monta recharging units. Download the Monta App, enter your payment details, and away you go!
Locked Gates
Our gates are locked overnight to ensure the security of the airport site. Authorised users have the combination code for the main entrance gate, but this is not something we share publicly.
We have plenty of signage around the car park notifying the closure time, however if you miss these, and return to your vehicle locked in then you have two options:
You may leave your vehicle in the car park overnight, and return to collect it from 06:30. Pedestrian access is possible to the east and through Yateley Common.
You can pay a £100 release fee using the website. On receipt of your payment, you will be emailed the gate code to allow you to exit the car park. Please lock it on leaving. The £100 fee covers the time and inconvenience to us for changing the lock code the following morning, and communicating it to our stakeholders.
Blackbushe Airport makes its car park available to the public for parking during the airport’s opening hours. These are typically 07:00-18:00 daily, although the gates may be open at other times, if the airport is operating.
If your vehicle is locked into the car park after we have closed, there is a £100 release fee. Once you have paid the fee, we will send you the code for the gate, and you are required to lock it again after yourself. We will then need to change the code the following day, and to notify all of our authorised users of the new combination. This fee covers the time and inconvenience we experience in doing this.