Airfield Information
Pilot Briefing (GA) | Airfield Users Group | Refuelling | Air Traffic Control | Airfield Operations | Runway 08/26 | Fire Service | Corporate Aviation
Pilot Briefing (GA)
General Aviation (GA) Pilot Briefing is situated at Aviation South West (08:30-17:30), opposite the Arrivals Building. At other times please attend Air Traffic Control adjacent to the Main Terminal Building.
tel: 01392 354 915
Aviation South West also provide a payment of fees service for General Aviation.
The NATS Aeronautical Information Service website posts notices relating to safety, navigation, technical, administrative and legal matters. eg:
- Exeter Aerodrome - Textual Data
- Aerodrome Chart
- Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart
- ATC Surveillance Minimum Altitude Chart
Private Pilot Opening Hours (local)
Summer (BST) Mon-Fri: 08.00-20.00 | Sat: 08.00-19.00 | Sun: 09.00-20.00
Winter (GMT) Mon-Fri: 08.00-19.00 | Sat: 08.00-17.00 | Sun: 09.00-17.00
Please see the leaflet Managing the Impact of Aircraft Noise and other items on the Environmental Issues page.
Airfield Users Group
Based pilots should also be aware of the information within Exeter Airport's Aerodrome Manual and Important Airfield Information (IAI) posted on Users Group Information (Protected - Based Users Only).
Refuelling
The refuelling section supply AVTUR and AVGAS fuel.
"Into plane" facilities are provided using a fleet of refuelling vehicles.
Private Pilot Refuelling Hours (local)
Summer (BST) Mon-Fri: 08.00-19.00 | Sat: 08.00-18.00 | Sun: 09.00-19.00
Air Traffic Control
Radar provides primary and secondary movement data. Aircraft on the Approach & Departure paths and aircraft flying on Circuits are monitored. Lower Airspace Radar Services (LARS) are also provided to overflying aircraft on behalf of the Civil Aviation Authority. The Visual Control Room oversees airfield movements.
Airfield Operations
Aircraft marshalling, baggage handling, steps, ambulift, push-back services, aircraft cleaning, catering services and other apron activity is coordinated by Airfield Operations. Noise related incidents are monitored and answers to frequently asked questions can be found in the Environmental Issues section.
Runway 08/26
2,083 metres (6833 ft) x 46 metres (150 ft) Asphalt
Exeter EGTE
5044N 0325W
Approach bars and runway lighting
Aerodrome Elevation: 100 feet
Navigational Aids: ILS, Radar, DRDF, NDB, DME (36x)
Airport Fire Service
The airport provides a service to Category 7 with Category 9 available on request.
The fire crew is CAA Certified and provide 24 hour cover.
Corporate Aviation
Exeter Corporate Aviation (ECA) offers a range of services for private executive aircraft.
