Jersey Airport (EGJJ)

Update July 2026: From a flying/operational standpoint, slightly negative: Jersey Control kept us at 2,000 ft on the Alderney–Jersey leg, even though we were IFR, had filed 5,000 ft, and had requested it again. Administratively, read the following in advance, especially regarding the Jersey GENDEC: https://www.jerseyaeroclub.com/visiting-pilots/. We simply printed the GAR, filled it out by hand, and sent a photo to the Aeroclub; nobody objected. The refuelling procedure is also described in detail on that website. In practice you taxi to the small fuel bowser and then go into the Aeroclub to collect the key and a clipboard to note the meter readings. On request, someone will come out to help with the steps required to get the unit running. Refuelling is laborious because the flow rate is low and the nozzle has no hold-open latch. In short, the fuelling comfort is the exact opposite of Guernsey, where staff do everything. After fuelling, taxi off the fuel area to the parking area immediately. Bring your AOPA card to get the corresponding per-liter discount. In July 2026 it was £1.51/L (approx. €1.77). Fees about £50, including up to seven days’ parking. This time we booked the “Evie” car (BMW i3) parked right outside the Aeroclub, which was excellent. You should have the app fully set up beforehand. Tip for swimmers: drive to Plémont Bay in the northwest of the island. It’s not really a beach, but a spot where steps lead you down the cliffs to the water; there’s also a café. For a proper wide sandy beach, St. Brelade’s Bay remains recommended. For food there, Oyster Box was excellent again. Hotels in the beautiful western part of the island are rather scarce and extremely expensive in summer. It’s cheaper in St. Helier, but that town is really not very attractive. If possible, stay in the more rural corners. Everything is very well kept and pleasant.

2024: PPR via the Aeroclub, which handles GA on the field during the day. Fees cheaper than in Guernsey (about £50 incl. 1 night of parking), but parking is on grass only, which is not very even and where the aircraft can sink a bit in heavy rain. 100LL refuelling has been available again directly at the Aeroclub for almost two years. You can always see the (fantastic) prices at https://atf.je/aviation/. Aviator Bar is upstairs in the Aeroclub building.

Attractive nearby destinations in the western part of the island: First, St. Brelade’s Bay, 3 km south of the field; just under 10 minutes by taxi. A great bay. For food I recommend “Oyster Box” there (book—online works). For this kind of thing, remember the time zone change (if arriving on FR or similar). Slightly closer from the Aeroclub is St. Aubin on the eponymous (huge) bay; for food there, e.g., at Mark Jordan. Alternatively, if the weather is calm, you can also go to the huge beach on the west side of the island (Le Braye); also not far. In the north, the beach Gréve de Lecq is very nice.

With prior notice you can have a rental car delivered directly to the Aeroclub (e.g. via Avis). Otherwise, about 800 m away at the terminal (Europcar). There is also a bus connection from the terminal to the island’s capital (Route 15). With the “Evie” app you can rent EVs and e-bikes at the field as well as across the rest of the island, though the onboarding process is a bit lengthy.

IFR with a PA39 direct from D to Jersey. You need a UK ETA and send the Aeroclub a GenDec for PPR (everything is here https://www.jerseyaeroclub.com/visiting-pilots/ or on the excellent site https://www.fliegen-in-uk.de/). IFR approach was easy; ATC was British, courteous and professional - we had delay vectors due to traffic. Parking on grass by the Aeroclub - straightforward, but as others have noted, take care when taxiing. There are a few holes here and there. Aeroclub staff were super friendly with very few formalities. We had a Sixt rental car at the terminal (AOPA discount) - perfect for discovering the island's many facets. Especially recommended in our opinion is the north coast, e.g., Piemont Beach. New and quite startling for us landlocked folks: sea fog! From CAVOK to Low IFR in 2 minutes in June - take care. Self-serve AVGAS for an incredible GBP 1.51 (with AOPA discount)! Landing (1690 kg, 2 crew) GBP 24.88; handling by the Aeroclub GBP 30 (incl. 3.5 days parking). We had a great time and will gladly come back!