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

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1, 100LL
Runways: 03/21, 08/26, 08L/26R, 13/31
Elevation: 433 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-03

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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: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
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
APIS 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

L6781/26

critical Upcoming

Aerodrome closed

AD CLOSED TO ALL OPERATORS DUE WIP. OUT OF HOUR INDEMNITIES ARE NOT VALID DURING THIS TIME, ANY QUERIES CONTACT KEMBLE OPERATIONS ON +44 1285 771177 (OPT 1).

2026-10-28 17:00 UTC 2026-10-29 09:00 UTC

L6706/26

warning Upcoming

Runway closed

RWY 08/26 (ASPHALT) CLSD DUE HIGH POWER TURBINE ENGINE RUNS

2026-10-28 09:00 UTC 2026-10-28 10:00 UTC

L6122/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

INCREASED SEASONAL BIRD ACTIVITY MAINLY CONFINED TO GRASS AREAS

2026-10-01 07:46 UTC 2026-10-31 17:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

EGTW Oaksey Park Airport 3 NM EGCY South Cerney Airfield 5 NM EGVA RAF Fairford 10 NM EGVN RAF Brize Norton 18 NM EGDJ Upavon Aerodrome 25 NM EGDN Netheravon Airfield 28 NM EGUD RAF Abingdon 28 NM EGTK Oxford (Kidlington) Airport 29 NM

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Airport History

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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?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports. Permit details for 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.

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