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Cotswold Airport (EGBP/GBA) — Kemble, United Kingdom

Cotswold Airport (EGBP/GBA) serves Kemble, United Kingdom. This is a small airport with 4 runways (03/21, 08/26). Field elevation is 433 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EGBP
  • Name: Cotswold Airport
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 51.668095
  • Longitude: -2.05694
  • Elevation: 433 ft
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Municipality: Kemble
  • IATA Code: GBA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/London
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03/21

  • Designation: 03/21
  • Dimensions: 350x20m
  • Surface: GRS
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 08/26

  • Designation: 08/26
  • Dimensions: 2009x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), Visual
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 08L/26R

  • Designation: 08L/26R
  • Dimensions: 450x20m
  • Surface: GRS
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 13/31

  • Designation: 13/31
  • Dimensions: 545x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 118.900 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: Cotswold Airport Operations; PPR required for all visiting aircraft.
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: GBP 20-50 based on MTOW
  • Parking Fee: GBP 10-30 per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: GBP
  • Remarks: Cotswold Airport (Kemble). Former RAF Kemble. Aircraft storage/MRO facility. GA operations.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available with notice. Used primarily for MRO/ferry flights.
  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available for GA traffic.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: Yes
  • Remarks: UK border. GAR required for international flights. Customs on request with min 4h notice.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Noise abatement. Runway 08/26, 2010m. Former military runway. Red Arrows formerly based here.

Airport Services

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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Active NOTAMs

L4387/26 info
Runway closed
RWY 08/26 CLSD DUE LARGE ACFT CONDUCTING HIGH POWER ENGINE RUNS.
2026-07-28 07:45:00 2026-07-28 09:15:00
L3968/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
INCREASED BIRD ACTIVITY ON AND IN THE VCY OF THE AD BOUNDARY
2026-07-01 07:00:00 2026-07-31 16:00:00
L4450/26 caution
Obstacle erected
CRANE OPR PSN 514017N 0020319W (KEMBLE AD H1 APRON) UP TO 100FT AGL 536FT AMSL
2026-07-29 07:00:00 2026-07-31 16:00:00
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel is available at EGBP?
Cotswold Airport offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
Does EGBP require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Cotswold Airport (United Kingdom).
Does EGBP require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Cotswold Airport.
Where is EGBP located?
Cotswold Airport (EGBP) is located in Kemble, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGBP?
The IATA code for Cotswold Airport is GBA.
How long is the runway at EGBP?
The main runway at Cotswold Airport (03/21) measures 350x20m.
Is EGBP a port of entry?
Yes, Cotswold Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.