Operating times:
Mo–Fr 0830-1930 LT; Sa–Su 0900-1800 LT; on request outside these hours
Regulated aerodrome:
Runways
3 RWY, 1432m/4698ft 3 Runways, longest: 1432m/4698ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
Fuel Availability
AVGAS
Jet A1
AVGAS: Station
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
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↓ 9 kt
←R 3 kt
Wind
240° · 10 kt
Temperature
20°C
Dew point
17°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1016 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
Potential hazards:
Rapidly varying wind direction reported.
210V270
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
SCT 2200ft
SCT 2800ft
METAR: 21 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | ←R 3 kt | 9 kt ↑ |
| 27 | →L 5 kt | 9 kt ↑ |
| 93 | ←R 5 kt | 9 kt ↑ |
| 04 | →L 3 kt | 9 kt ↓ |
| 09 | ←R 5 kt | 9 kt ↓ |
| 75 | →L 5 kt | 9 kt ↓ |
12:00Z → 19:00Z
MVFR
[22010KT 9999 FEW012 BKN020]
220° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 1200ft · Broken (BKN) 2000ft
12:00Z → 19:00Z
MVFR
[PROB30 TEMPO 7998 -RA BKN014]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
8.0 km · Light Rain (-RA) · Broken (BKN) 1400ft
METAR EGBJ 171320Z 24010KT 210V270 9999 SCT022 SCT028 20/17 Q1016 TAF EGBJ 171058Z 1712/1719 22010KT 9999 FEW012 BKN020 PROB30 TEMPO 1712/1719 8000 -RA BKN014
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Pilot Comments for EGBJ
Robbie
Revisited Gloucester Airport for some Harvester (Short ish walk - open from 12pm)
Nav Charge of £21.50 on top of the landing fee.
Brice
Easy airport, but now it is strictly PPR. quite a bit of training activity.
AirfieldBot
Gloucester Airport (EGBJ) is a busy general aviation field situated between Gloucester and Cheltenham, with significant instrument and VFR training activity. PPR is now strictly required. Overhead joins at 2000 ft are standard for VFR, with more convenient joins possible if traffic allows. IFR procedures include NDB DME and SRA approaches; radar is sometimes available. Airways departures require joining at Malby, Brecon, or Stafa, typically level at FL90 before Malby. No published SIDs exist, and orbits may be needed to achieve required altitude. The airport is fully GA-oriented with helpful ATC and ground staff.
Landing fees may include additional charges: Example: navigation charge about £22; instrument approach about £28 per approach. Parking for two nights and landing previously cost about £35. Out-of-hours service is possible but expensive.
Facilities include the Aviator Pub/Café near the terminal with free Wi-Fi, a Transair shop nearby, and car hire available by prior arrangement with OPS. Maintenance support is extensive, including a reputable on-field maintenance company; O2 availability may vary. Fuel (100LL and UL91) is available; credit card payments incur a 3% surcharge while EC cards do not.
The Hatherley Manor Hotel is about 15 minutes away by bicycle. Taxis from Cheltenham station cost about £10; onward travel to Bristol from there costs about £8. The airport sits close to both Gloucester and Cheltenham; Cheltenham is considered more attractive for visitors.
Customs are always available but rarely attend in person; GAR notification with four hours’ notice is required for international arrivals from Europe. Seasonal wildfowl areas should be avoided as marked on charts. Runways and taxiways have prominent lighting fixtures on the centerline that may require careful taxiing or landing slightly offset to protect aircraft gear.
Overall, EGBJ offers professional service, comprehensive GA facilities, and convenient access to the region, but procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM for operational details.