Private jet rental in Benson

Benson: introduction

Chalgrove Airfield is a former World War II airfield in Oxfordshire, England. It is 4.8km north-east of Benson, between Henley and Oxford and 68km north-west of London.

AEROAFFAIRES tells you everything you need to know about organising your flight from Chalgrove Airfield.

History of Chalgrove Airfield

• 1943: Opening of the airfield by the Royal Air Force
• 1946: Closed

Today the airfield is mainly used by the Martin-Baker company to test ejection seats.

Practical information about Chalgrove airfield

The airfield has three runways:

• an asphalt runway, 1,830 metres long
• an asphalt runway, 1,325 metres long, without a licence
• an asphalt runway, 1,276 metres long, unlicensed

Chalgrove Aerodrome Coordinates

• Airport Code : EGLJ
• Latitude: 51° 40′ 28″ N
• Longitude : 001° 05′ 07″ E

Location & access to Chalgrove airfield

• Address: Sir James Martin Wy, Oxford OX44 7RJ, United Kingdom
• Coordinates: 51° 40′ 28″ North / 001° 05′ 07″ East
• Elevation: 73m
• Access: Located 2 miles north east of Benson, the airfield is easily accessible.

It will take you on average:

• 10 minutes to Benson
• 1.5 hours to London

AEROAFFAIRES will be happy to book you a car with a driver. Whatever type of car you need (Mercedes S Class, VIANO, Limousine), its driver will be waiting for you on your arrival and will drive you to your meeting place, or will be at your disposal during your stay.

Recommendations on the town of Benson

Where to stay in Benson?

AEROAFFAIRES recommends staying at the Old Bank Hotel. This hotel is located in the heart of historic Oxford, 30 minutes from Chalgrove Airfield.

What to do in Benson?

The first thing you can do is enjoy the historic part of Oxford. If you go to the town of Benson, you will find many walking routes suitable for everyone.