Bournemouth Airport terminal building in the United Kingdom.

Charter a Private Jet to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)

Private jet charter at Bournemouth Airport offers a smooth and discreet gateway to the south coast of England. Located near Bournemouth, United Kingdom, the airport is well suited to business aviation, with dedicated handling facilities and efficient access for private flights.

Bournemouth Airport: Key Details

Coordinates (DMS)	50° 46′ 50″ N, 1° 50′ 22″ W
Latitude / Longitude	50.78048, -1.83957
IATA Code	BOH
ICAO Code	EGHH
Elevation	12 m (38 ft)
Number of runway(s)	1
Runway surface(s)	Asphalt
Longest runway	2272 m (7454 ft)
Useful links	Airport website Wikipedia page

Most Common Aircraft Operating from Bournemouth 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 chartered aircraft models landing at/taking off from Bournemouth Airport in 2025: Embraer Phenom 300, Pilatus PC-12 NG and Hawker 400XP.

Top 3 aircraft models by number of flight movements to and from Bournemouth Airport in 2025
Aircraft model name	Seats	Speed (km/h)	Speed (knots)	Range (km)	Range (NM)
Embraer Phenom 300	6-8	822 km/h	444 kts	3723 km	2010 NM
Pilatus PC-12 NG	6-7	519 km/h	280 kts	3339 km	1803 NM
Hawker 400XP	7	833 km/h	450 kts	2469 km	1333 NM

FBO Services at Bournemouth Airport (BOH)

With an asphalt/concrete runway of 2,272 m (about 7,450 ft), Bournemouth Airport can accommodate everything from light turboprops and very light jets to large-cabin business jets, and even larger commercial aircraft in certain configurations. Below are the main FBOs/handlers used for private aviation and private jet charter at BOH.

XLR Executive Jet Centre Bournemouth

XLR Executive Jet Centre passenger lounge at Bournemouth Airport — Passenger lounge at XLR

For most private jet charter operations at BOH, XLR Executive Jet Centre Bournemouth is the primary business-aviation option, providing a dedicated, premium ground experience for passengers and crew. The facility includes a dedicated passenger lounge, crew rest facilities, and a conference centre, plus private parking for discreet arrivals and departures.

Bliss Aviation Handling Ltd

Private jet and helicopter on apron at Bournemouth Airport FBO — Private aircraft on the apron

Bliss Aviation Handling Ltd (formerly Bournemouth Handling) is typically used for light aircraft handling, covering fixed-wing aircraft up to 3 tonnes and helicopters up to 4 tonnes. This is most relevant for smaller GA and lightweight private flights, where you still want a coordinated meet-and-greet style handling process on arrival and departure.

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