Operational Resources

Bournemouth Airport

Further information

Cargo First is the airfreight handling operation brand of and is wholly owned by Bournemouth International Airport Limited. Our operational facilities are located on site at Bournemouth Airport, in the South of England. Our key benefits of use include:

  • Uncongested, unrestricted airspace and airfield operations
  • Fast, efficient cargo processing times
  • Highway access to London within 90 minutes

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Airfield Configuration and Operating Hours

  • Airfield designator codes:
    • IATA: BOH
    • ICAO: EGHH
  • Airfield operating hours: Summer - 06:30-21:30 (local time) daily, Winter - 08:00-20:00 (local time) daily
    • Extension up to 00:55 (local time) subject to PPR
    • Capability to operate up to H24 subject to advance PPR
  • Runway: 2,271m asphalt/concrete
  • CAT III ILS (Runway 26), CAT I ILS (Runway 08)
  • Class D Airspace within the Bournemouth Control Zone & Solent Control Area
  • State of the art Primary & Secondary Radars with Mode S capability
  • Unrestricted operations up to ICAO Code E aircraft, Code F with PPR
  • Parking up to ICAO Code F aircraft (self-manoeuvring)
  • Fire Category 10 as standard (cargo aircraft only)
  • No slot constraints:
    • Airfield is Level 1 schedules facilitated
    • Flight schedule data is collected by our appointed coordinator: ACL

Further information:

  • Download Bournemouth UK AIP Publication: Here
  • Download ACL Bournemouth Schedules Information: Here

Airside Handling Operations

Cargo First at Bournemouth Airport offers a full suite of handling services and equipment for air cargo operations as part of our One Team service offering:

  • Aircraft handling – our experienced team has at their disposal equipment capable of handling aircraft up to ICAO Code E (e.g. Airbus A340-600F) and are trained to handle most types of cargo, including Dangerous Goods (DGR):
    • High-loaders capable of servicing main deck of cargo aircraft up to B767F/A330F/B777F
    • Lower deck loaders
    • Pallet and container dollies
    • Forklift trucks
    • Passenger steps
    • Aircraft tow bars
    • Other, specialist, cargo handling equipment can be secured upon request
    • Air Start Units (ASUs)
    • Ground Power Units (GPUs)
    • Airside crew transport

The following additional services are also provided in-house by the Bournemouth Airport team:

  • Aircraft fuelling – contact us for current fuel prices
  • De-icing – rig hire and de-icing service available, contact us for current prices
  • Aircraft catering – prices bespoke to your operational requirements available upon request

The following services are provided by 3rd party operators for air carriers operating at Bournemouth Airport (contact details available upon request):

  • Aircraft cleaning
  • Aircraft toilet and freshwater service

Further information:

  • Link to 2024-25 Bournemouth Airport airfield charges Here
  • Contact us for an airside handling quote bespoke to your operational needs

Air Cargo Customs/Transit Shed Operations

Cargo First presently operates two licensed Air Cargo Customs/Transit Shed facilities at Bournemouth Airport:

  • Air Cargo Building 268 (open up to 06:00-23:00 Local time daily, with extension possible on demand)
  • Air Cargo Building 401 (open subject to requirement up to 06:00-23:00 Local time daily)

The following services are available at both facilities:

  • Customs Clearances (service offered by 3rd parties)
  • Security screening:
    • X-ray (up to maximum pallet dimensions 1.8m wide x 1.8m deep x 3m long)
    • ETD
    • Other, specialist/secondary screening services available upon request
  • Dangerous Goods (DGR) holding area
  • Scales (maximum single unit weight 10,000kg)

The following types of cargo can be handled:

  • General cargo
  • Automotive/Just in time loads
  • Dangerous Goods (contact us for further information of types)
  • Heavy and outsize consignments
  • Parcels and Mail
  • Perishable goods (subject to certain government restrictions)

Further information:

Cargo First Terminal Handling Charges (THCs) available upon request

Onward trucking and other services

Trucking:

Whether your requirement is for bonded trucks between Bournemouth and your own Customs-bonded warehouse facility or general trucking anywhere in the UK and beyond, we can assist with bolt-on trucking service options.

Contact us for further information (service provided by 3rd parties)

Warehousing:

Our co-located Aviation Business Park offers a range of accommodation options including offices and warehouses.

Contact us for further information.

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