Gloucestershire Airport — Staverton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

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The airport code for Gloucestershire Airport (Staverton, Gloucestershire) is GLO — its ICAO code is EGBJ.

Distance & flight time from GLO

Gloucestershire Airport

GLO identifies Gloucestershire Airport, located at Staverton near Gloucester and Cheltenham in England. Also historically known as Staverton Airport, GLO is a hub for flight training, private aviation, business jets, and light aircraft maintenance rather than scheduled airline routes. It has long served the aerospace and general aviation community of the South West, hosting flying schools, a Meteorological Office presence in the past, and various aircraft engineering firms. The airport is close to the Cotswolds, making it a popular arrival point for private visitors to the area. GLO does not typically handle commercial passenger jets, so most travelers searching this code are dealing with charter flights, air taxi services, or private pilot logistics rather than mainstream airline bookings, distinguishing it from major UK international airports.

Runways at Gloucestershire Airport (GLO)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
03/213225 ft (983 m)75 ft (23 m)ASP
08/264695 ft (1431 m)98 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Gloucestershire Airport (GLO)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPGLOSTER APP128.55 MHz
ATISATIS127.475 MHz
EMRFIRE121.6 MHz
RDRRADAR120.975 MHz
TWRGLOSTER TWR122.9 MHz

Airports near Gloucestershire Airport (GLO)

GLO is sometimes confused with Gloucester in the United States; this code specifically refers to Gloucestershire Airport at Staverton, England, used mainly for general aviation, training flights, and private charters rather than commercial airline travel.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Gloucestershire Airport?

The IATA code for Gloucestershire Airport is GLO.

What is the ICAO code for Gloucestershire Airport?

The ICAO code for Gloucestershire Airport is EGBJ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.