Operational Resources

• 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

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:

• Fees and Charges 2025-26
• Contact us for an airside handling quote bespoke to your operational needs

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