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Charter a private jet to Barrow Walney Island Airport (BWF)

Located in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom, Barrow / Walney Island Airport (EGNL) provides convenient access to Cumbria’s industrial and coastal regions for private jet travellers. Its compact layout and efficient handling make it well suited for light and midsize aircraft. The airport offers a discreet and practical gateway for business and technical flights to and from north-west England.

Barrow Walney Island Airport: Key Details

Coordinates (DMS)	54° 7′ 43″ N, 3° 16′ 3″ W
Latitude / Longitude	54.12861, -3.2675
IATA Code	BWF
ICAO Code	EGNL
Elevation	53 m (173 ft)
Number of runway(s)	2
Runway surface(s)	Asphalt
Longest runway	1048 m (3438 ft)
Business aviation movements in 2025	2650
Useful links	Wikipedia page

Most common aircraft operating from Barrow Walney Island Airport

When choosing a private jet for your journey, a few factors play a crucial role: number of passengers, distance of the flight, airport capabilities, and specific requirements of your journey. Here are the most frequently flown private aircraft to and from Barrow Walney Island Airport in 2025: Beechcraft King Air B200, Pilatus PC-24 and Beechcraft King Air C90GTx.

Beechcraft King Air B200

1872

movements

seats

speed

537 km/h

290 kts

range

2446 km

1321 NM

Pilatus PC-24

774

movements

seats

6-8

speed

815 km/h

440 kts

range

3704 km

2000 NM

Beechcraft King Air C90GTx

movements

seats

speed

500 km/h

270 kts

range

1672 km

903 NM

FBO services at Barrow / Walney Island Airport

Located near Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, Barrow / Walney Island Airport (EGNL) operates two asphalt runways: 05/23 at 1,048 metres and 17/35 at 1,011 metres. These dimensions allow operations by light to midsize business jets, turboprops, and other private aircraft commonly used for corporate travel. The airport is owned and managed by BAE Systems and mainly handles private and corporate operations.

In 2018, BAE Systems carried out major infrastructure upgrades, including the construction of a new control tower equipped by Copperchase with advanced communication, weather, and lighting control systems—enhancing the airport’s safety and reliability for business aviation.

BAE Systems Airfield Operations

Private aircraft parked beside the operations building at Barrow Walney Island Airport in Cumbria — Aircraft on the apron at Walney Island

Ground handling and passenger coordination at Walney Island Airport are provided directly by BAE Systems Airfield Operations. Services include aircraft parking, fuel coordination, and crew transfers, along with dedicated meet-and-assist arrangements for passengers. Travellers are welcomed through a secure access point adjacent to the apron, offering discretion and efficient boarding for private flights.

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