Airport Bournemouth (EGHH)

GA handling and PPR are mandatory at EGHH, managed by Bliss Aviation, which responds promptly to email and phone requests (+44 1202 590800). The airport operates 08:00–20:00; Bliss Aviation’s hours are 09:00–17:00, with extensions available for £50 per hour. Handling includes access to toilets and complimentary drinks/snacks. Border Force presence is arranged as needed. ATC is efficient for both VFR and IFR, with straightforward approaches and ILS/NDB procedures; expect possible holds for commercial traffic. The airport lies in Class D airspace, with specific VRPs; see AIP/NOTAM for details.

Fees for landing, handling, and parking are high compared to other GA airports. Example: combined charges about €210 for two nights or £166 total. Parking is charged separately at about €40 per night in some cases. Handling is mandatory even for light GA.

Facilities for visiting GA are limited. The GA area is on the north side in basic portacabins; hangarage may be available via maintenance organizations. Avgas is available by fuel truck; payment is straightforward. No car hire is available on site—taxi or Uber to Christchurch or other locations is required, with car hire agencies off-airport and a typical taxi ride of around 20 minutes. The nearest bus stop is about a 10-minute walk from the GA area.

Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM for operational details.