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{{Short description|Airport in Jersey, Channel Islands.}}
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| name = Jersey Airport | name = Jersey Airport
| nativename = | nativename =
| opened = {{start date and age|1937|03|10|df=y|p=y}}
| nativename-a =
| nativename-r =
| image = Jersey Airport L.png | image = Jersey Airport L.png
| image-width = 175 | image-width = 175
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| r1-surface = Asphalt | r1-surface = Asphalt
| metric-rwy = Y | metric-rwy = Y
| stat-year = 2018 | stat-year = 2022
| stat1-header = Passengers | stat1-header = Passengers
| stat1-data = 1,664,175 | stat1-data = 1,336,225
| footnotes = Sources: UK ] at ]<ref name="aip">{{cite web|url=http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/public/index.php%3Foption=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=83&Itemid=132.html|title=Jersey – EGJJ}}</ref><br />Statistics from the ]<ref name="stats">{{cite web |url=http://www.caa.co.uk/Data-and-analysis/UK-aviation-market/Airports/Datasets/ |title=Aircraft and passenger traffic data from UK airports |publisher=] |access-date=8 July 2019}}</ref> | footnotes = Sources: UK ] at ]<ref name="aip">{{cite web|url=http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/public/index.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26task%3Dblogcategory%26id%3D83%26Itemid%3D132.html|title=Jersey – EGJJ|access-date=30 December 2008|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507184757/http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/public/index.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26task%3Dblogcategory%26id%3D83%26Itemid%3D132.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><br />Statistics from the ]<ref name="stats">{{cite web |url=http://www.caa.co.uk/Data-and-analysis/UK-aviation-market/Airports/Datasets/ |title=Aircraft and passenger traffic data from UK airports |publisher=] |access-date=25 March 2023}}</ref>
| stat2-header = Passenger Change 17–18 | stat2-header = Passenger Change 21-22
| stat2-data = {{increase}}1.6% | stat2-data = {{increase}}97%
| stat3-header = Aircraft Movements | stat3-header = Aircraft Movements
| stat3-data = 42,436 | stat3-data = 17,083
| stat4-header = Movements Change 17–18 | stat4-header = Movements Change 21-22
| stat4-data = {{decrease}}9.0% | stat4-data = {{increase}}70%
}} }}


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==History== ==History==
===Foundation and early years===
Air service to Jersey before 1937 consisted of biplane airliners and some ]s landing on the beach at ]. ] and ] were among those who operated to the island before the ], but conditions were difficult as timetables were governed by tides. It was also difficult to prevent members of the public from walking across the landing area, and any aircraft which had mechanical problems had to be dragged up the slipways until the tide receded. Air service to Jersey before 1937 consisted of biplane airliners and some ]s landing on the beach at ]. ] and ] were among those who operated to the island before the ], but conditions were difficult as tides governed timetables. It was also difficult to prevent public members from walking across the landing area, and any aircraft that had mechanical problems had to be dragged up the slipways until the tide receded.


The ] decided to build an airport which opened on 10 March 1937 with four grass runways, the longest being {{convert|2940|ft|abbr=on|0}} with a concrete centreline. Concrete taxiways were added during the ] by the ] – they also built ]s, one of which, the Jersey Airlines hangar, is still in existence although no longer used. A {{convert|4200|ft|abbr=on|0}} ] runway was opened in 1952 and the grass strips were closed. A feature of the airport in the 1950s was the traffic control system – traffic-lights were in place to prevent vehicles using the road from ] to the Airport when planes were being moved to or from the hangar used by ] The ] decided to build an airport which opened on 10 March 1937 with four grass runways, the longest being {{convert|2940|ft|abbr=on|0}} with a concrete centreline.


In early March 1940 the ] took over Jersey airport, to use as a ], known as RNAS Jersey. ], a Telegraphist Air Gunner Training Squadron and ], Torpedo, Spotter, Reconnaissance Pool No.1 arrived on 11 March 1940. On 21 May 1940, ] arrived for one weeks operation, departing on 29 May. However, due to the German occupation of France and the proximity to the Channel Islands, the Government concluded the Islands weren't defendable and both 755 NAS and 763 NAS were withdrawn on 31 May 1940 with RNAS Jersey closing on the same day. ] briefly used Jersey Airport between 6 and 11 June 1940, however, on 1 July 1940 the Island was occupied by German forces.<ref name="7RNAS Jersey">{{cite web |url= https://www.royalnavyresearcharchive.org.uk/FAA-Bases/Jersey.htm#.Y9GeP_enzYW |title=RNAS Jersey |website=www.royalnavyresearcharchive.org.uk |access-date=27 January 2023}}</ref>
⚫ The runway was lengthened several times over the years, reaching its current length of {{convert|5560|ft|m|abbr=on}} in 1976. The runway is {{convert|150|ft|m|abbr=on}} wide. Additional ]s were added several years later to improve access to the one end of the runway. However, due to its restricted length, in October 2007 ] announced the removal of some services as it introduced the larger ] to its fleet.<ref name="Thomson"> BBC News – 9 October 2007</ref> Designated 09/27 in 1952, the runway was redesignated 08/26 in October 2014 due to a shift in the earth's magnetic poles.<ref name=BBC29603156>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-29603156 |title=Jersey airport runway re-named as magnetic pole shifts |work=BBC News |date=14 October 2014 |access-date=14 October 2014}}</ref>


Concrete taxiways were added during the ] by the ] – they also built ]s, one of which, the Jersey Airlines hangar, is still in existence although no longer used.
⚫ In March 2012, led by a Group Chief Executive, the successful completion of an integration programme with Jersey Harbours saw the creation of Ports of Jersey. A business case was passed by the States of Jersey in early-2015 and the companies were joined on 1 October 2015.

===Development after WWII===
A {{convert|4200|ft|abbr=on|0}} ] runway was opened in 1952 and the grass strips were closed. A feature of the airport in the 1950s was the traffic control system – traffic-lights were in place to prevent vehicles using the road from ] to the Airport when planes were being moved to or from the hangar used by ]

⚫ The runway was lengthened several times over the years, reaching its current length of {{convert|5560|ft|m|abbr=on}} in 1976. The runway is {{convert|150|ft|m|abbr=on}} wide. Additional ]s were added several years later to improve access to the one end of the runway. Due to its restricted length, in October 2007 ] announced the removal of some services as it introduced the larger ] to its fleet.<ref name="Thomson"> BBC News – 9 October 2007</ref> Designated 09/27 in 1952, the runway was redesignated 08/26 in October 2014 due to a shift in the Earth's magnetic poles.<ref name=BBC29603156>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-29603156 |title=Jersey airport runway re-named as magnetic pole shifts |work=BBC News |date=14 October 2014 |access-date=14 October 2014}}</ref>

⚫ In March 2012, led by a group chief executive, the successful completion of an integration programme with Jersey Harbours saw the creation of Ports of Jersey. The States of Jersey passed a business case in early-2015 and the companies were joined on 1 October 2015.


There were approximately 47,000 aircraft movements and 1,600,000 passengers at the airport during 2016.<ref name="stats"/> There were approximately 47,000 aircraft movements and 1,600,000 passengers at the airport during 2016.<ref name="stats"/>
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The 1937 terminal was designed with a control tower between the arrivals and departures areas. The terminal was extended in 1976. A new departures terminal adjoining the existing terminal was opened in 1997. A new ] was completed and opened in late-2010, and all major airport operations have been transferred to these new buildings. The 1937 terminal was designed with a control tower between the arrivals and departures areas. The terminal was extended in 1976. A new departures terminal adjoining the existing terminal was opened in 1997. A new ] was completed and opened in late-2010, and all major airport operations have been transferred to these new buildings.


Work was intended to begin late-2011 to demolish the original airport building, constructed in 1937 and which contains large quantities of ] but work was never undertaken as the building was nominated as a protected historical building. Eventually, on 17 March 2014 it was determined on grounds of aviation safety, that the old terminal building would have to be demolished.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-26620994 |title=BBC News – Jersey's listed airport building can be demolished |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=17 March 2014 |access-date=30 March 2014}}</ref> Work was intended to begin late-2011 to demolish the original airport building, constructed in 1937 and which contains large quantities of ] but work was never undertaken as the building was nominated as a protected historical building. On 17 March 2014 it was determined that the old terminal building would have to be demolished on grounds of aviation safety,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-26620994 |title=BBC News – Jersey's listed airport building can be demolished |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=17 March 2014 |access-date=30 March 2014}}</ref> but this was later reconsidered and in 2021 it was confirmed that the building would not be demolished.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2021/02/25/1937-airport-building-will-be-allowed-to-stay/ |title=1937 Airport building will be allowed to stay |publisher=Jersey Evening Post |date=25 February 2021 |access-date=21 November 2022}}</ref>


Jersey is part of the ], which means that there are limited identity card checks before boarding a flight to the UK or Republic of Ireland. There would be full passport check when travelling to or from other countries however. Jersey is part of the ], which means that there are limited identity card checks before boarding a flight to the UK or the Republic of Ireland. There would be full passport check when travelling to or from other countries, however.


==Airlines and destinations== ==Airlines and destinations==
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The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights to and from Jersey:<ref> retrieved 7 July 2019</ref> The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights to and from Jersey:<ref> retrieved 7 July 2019</ref>

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|] | '''Seasonal:''' ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ittn.ie/news/aer-lingus-and-emerald-airlines-to-start-regional-routes-from-st-patricks-day-2022/|title = Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines to start regional routes from St Patrick's Day 2022|date = 16 December 2021}}</ref>
|] | ],<ref name=SInew>{{Cite web|url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/292371/blue-islands-schedules-new-routes-launch-in-late-august-2020/|title=Blue Islands schedules new routes launch in late-August 2020|website=routesonline.com|language=en|date=2020-07-10}}</ref> ], ] (begins 27 March 2022),<ref>https://www.blueislands.com/news/posts/2021/september/new-direct-flights-from-jersey-to-dublin-norwich/</ref> ], ],<ref name=SInew/> ], ]<br> '''Seasonal:''' ] (begins 24 May 2022)<ref>https://www.blueislands.com/news/posts/2021/september/new-direct-flights-from-jersey-to-dublin-norwich/</ref>
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|] | ], ], ], ], ], ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-08 |title=Isle of Man to Channel Islands direct flights return after trial |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp04qpm2r62o |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref> ]<br /> '''Seasonal:''' ],<ref name="aeroroutes_220424-sins22jer">{{Cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/220424-sins22jer|title=Blue Islands NS22 Jersey Network Additions|publisher=Aeroroutes|accessdate=31 October 2024}}</ref> ] (begins 3 May 2025),<ref>{{cite web |title=Blue Islands Adds Newcastle Service in NS25 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/241214-sins25ncl |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=14 December 2024}}</ref> ]<ref name="aeroroutes_220424-sins22jer"/> <br> '''Seasonal charter:''' ] (begins 19 April 2025),<ref name=rolfmeier_channel_isl_2025>{{cite web | url=https://www.rolfmeierreisen.ch/reiseziele/kanalinseln/ | title=Direktflug ab Bern & Zürich nach Jersey und Guernsey 2025 | website=Rolf Meier Reisen | language=German | accessdate=4 January 2025}}</ref> ] (begins 17 May 2025)<ref name=rolfmeier_channel_isl_2025/>
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|{{nowrap|]}} | ],<ref>{{cite web |title=British Airways Resumes London Gatwick – Jersey From late-May 2024 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240216-a0ns24jer |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=16 February 2024}}</ref> ]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.britishairways.com/travel/book/public/en_gb/flightList?onds=JER-LON_2022-03-26&ad=1&yad=0&ch=0&inf=0&cabin=M&flex=LOWEST |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210930122237/https://www.britishairways.com/travel/book/public/en_gb/flightList?onds=JER-LON_2022-03-26&ad=1&yad=0&ch=0&inf=0&cabin=M&flex=LOWEST |archive-date=30 September 2021 |title=British Airways}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/241031-banw24lhreu|title=British Airways NW24 Heathrow – Europe Frequency Changes – 27OCT24|website=Aeroroutes|publisher=Aeroroutes|accessdate=31 October 2024}}</ref> <br /> '''Seasonal charter:''' ]<ref name="flydirect">{{cite web|url=https://www.flydirect.je/customer-info/flight-information-timetables|title=Flight infirmation|website=www.flydirect.je}}</ref>
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|{{nowrap|]}} | '''Seasonal:''' ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.airwaysholidays.com/jersey-flights-ferry-travel/jersey-holidays-from-humberside|title = Jersey Holidays Direct from Humberside Airport}}</ref> ]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.easternairways.com/destination/teesside-international |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302131236/https://www.easternairways.com/destination/teesside-international |archive-date=2 March 2020 |title=Flights To and From Durham Tees Valley (MME) {{!}} Eastern Airways}}</ref>
|{{nowrap|]}} | ]<ref>https://www.britishairways.com/travel/book/public/en_gb/flightList?onds=JER-LON_2022-03-26&ad=1&yad=0&ch=0&inf=0&cabin=M&flex=LOWEST</ref> <br>'''Seasonal charter:''' ],<ref name="flydirect"/> ]<ref name="flydirect">{{cite web|url=https://www.flydirect.je/customer-info/flight-information-timetables|title=Flight infirmation|website=www.flydirect.je}}</ref>
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|] | ],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/agents-gain-early-access-to-packages-as-easyjet-adds-15-birmingham-routes | title=Agents gain early access to packages as EasyJet adds 15 Birmingham routes }}</ref> ], ], ], ], ] <br />'''Seasonal:''' ], ]
|{{nowrap|]}} | '''Seasonal:''' ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.airwaysholidays.com/jersey-flights-ferry-travel/jersey-holidays-from-humberside|title = Jersey Holidays Direct from Humberside Airport}}</ref>
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|] | '''Seasonal:''' ]<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Liu|first1=Jim|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/220409-ewns22|title=Eurowings NS22 Network Expansion Update - 08APR22|website=Aeroroutes.com|date=9 April 2022|accessdate=6 January 2025|language=en-ca}}</ref>
|] | ], ], ], ], ] <br>'''Seasonal:''' ], ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/easyjet-flights-uk-liverpool-bournemouth-b1867493.html|title = EasyJet's last throw of the dice? Jet flights from Liverpool to Bournemouth|date = 17 June 2021}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/easyjet-flights-uk-liverpool-bournemouth-b1867493.html|title = EasyJet's last throw of the dice? Jet flights from Liverpool to Bournemouth|date = 17 June 2021}}</ref> ], ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/easyjet-flights-uk-liverpool-bournemouth-b1867493.html|title = EasyJet's last throw of the dice? Jet flights from Liverpool to Bournemouth|date = 17 June 2021}}</ref>
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|] | '''Seasonal:''' ]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.finistair.fr/index.php/destinations/autres-destinations/brest-jersey | title=Voyager à Jersey }}</ref>
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|] | '''Seasonal:''' ],<ref name=jet2>{{cite web|url=https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/jet2-com/jet2-com-launches-five-new-routes-to-jersey-for-summer-2021/|title=Jet2.com launches five new routes to Jersey for Summer 2021|website=aviation24.be|date=30 October 2020}}</ref> ],<ref name=jet2/> ], ],<ref name=jet2/> ],<ref name=jet2/> ]<ref name=jet2/> |] | '''Seasonal:''' ],<ref name=jet2>{{cite web|url=https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/jet2-com/jet2-com-launches-five-new-routes-to-jersey-for-summer-2021/|title=Jet2.com launches five new routes to Jersey for Summer 2021|website=aviation24.be|date=30 October 2020|access-date=22 November 2020|archive-date=12 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212072200/https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/jet2-com/jet2-com-launches-five-new-routes-to-jersey-for-summer-2021/|url-status=dead}}</ref> ], ]
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|] | '''Seasonal charter:''' ]<ref name="flydirect">{{cite web|url=https://www.flydirect.je/customer-info/flight-information-timetables|title=Flight infirmation|website=www.flydirect.je}}</ref> |] | '''Seasonal charter:''' ]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240723-qsnw24jertfs | title=Smartwings NW24 Jersey – Tenerife Charters }}</ref>
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==General aviation== ==General aviation==
] ]
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Apart from scheduled airline services, Jersey Airport accommodates a thriving ] population, including the Jersey Aero Club. It is also home to the ] in September each year. Both Isle-Fly and ] are based at Jersey Airport and offer worldwide private charter flights. Apart from scheduled airline services, Jersey Airport accommodates a thriving ] population, including the Jersey Aero Club. It is also home to the ] in September each year. Both Isle-Fly and ] are based at Jersey Airport and offer worldwide private charter flights.


==Statistics== ==Statistics==
⚫ {|class="wikitable sortable"
⚫ {{Airport-Statistics|iata=JER}}
⚫ |+ '''Busiest routes to and from Jersey (2022)'''<ref name="routestats">{{cite web |url=https://www.caa.co.uk/Data-and-analysis/UK-aviation-market/Airports/Datasets/UK-Airport-data/Airport-data-2022/ |title=Airport Data 2022 |date=21 March 2023 |publisher=UK Civil Aviation Authority |at=Tables 12.1(XLS) and 12.2 (XLS) |access-date=25 March 2023}}</ref>
⚫ {|class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 87.5%"
⚫ |+ '''Busiest routes to and from Jersey (2018)'''<ref name="routestats">{{cite web |url=https://www.caa.co.uk/Data-and-analysis/UK-aviation-market/Airports/Datasets/UK-Airport-data/Airport-data-2018/ |title=Airport Data 2018 |date=15 March 2018 |publisher=UK Civil Aviation Authority |at=Tables 12.1(XLS) and 12.2 (XLS) |access-date=15 March 2018}}</ref>
|- |-
! Rank || Airport || Total <br />passengers || Change<br/>2017 / 18 ! Rank || Airport || Total <br />passengers || Change<br />2021 / 22
!Airline(s)
|- |-
|1|| ] ||align='right'| 670,763 || {{increase}} 0.9% |1|| ] ||align='right'| 316,832 || {{increase}} 101.5%
|British Airways
|- |-
|2|| ] ||align='right'| 169,369||{{increase}} 1.2% |2|| ] ||align='right'| 297,087 || {{increase}} 117.5%
|easyJet
|- |-
|3|| ] ||align='right'| 135,030||{{increase}} 5.0% |3|| ] ||align='right'| 101,802||{{increase}} 110.6%
|easyJet
|- |-
|4|| ] ||align='right'| 101,837||{{increase}} 0.9% |4|| ] ||align='right'| 99,706||{{increase}} 86.6%
|Blue Islands
|- |-
|5|| ] ||align='right'| 72,126||{{increase}} 19.7% |5|| ] ||align='right'| 80,917||{{increase}} 77.6%
|easyJet
|- |-
|6|| ] ||align='right'| 54,419||{{decrease}} 3.1% |6|| ] ||align='right'| 77,464||{{increase}} 118.4%
|easyJet
|- |-
|7|| ] ||align='right'| 49,626||{{increase}} 6.6% |7|| ] ||align='right'| 72,492||{{increase}} 286.5%
|Blue Islands
|- |-
|8|| ] ||align='right'| 46,744||{{increase}} 4.6% |8|| ] ||align='right'| 49,825||{{increase}} 64.7%
|easyJet
|- |-
|9|| ] ||align='right'| 41,240||{{decrease}} 3.4% |9|| ] ||align='right'| 40,554||{{increase}} 52.3%
|Blue Islands, Jet2.com
|- |-
|10|| ] ||align='right'| 36,225||{{increase}} 1.6% |10|| ] ||align='right'| 36,555||{{increase}} 31.9%
|Blue Islands
|} |}
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==Ground transport== ==Ground transport==
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===Public transport=== ===Public transport===
There is a public ], and bus stop directly outside the arrivals hall. ] route 15 is the main service between the Airport and the main bus station, Liberation Station in St Helier.<ref>http://www.libertybus.je/pdfs/15x.pdf</ref> - it runs every 15 minutes (20 on Sundays). Additionally hourly route 9 between St Helier and La Grève de Lecq calls at the airport as does seasonal route 22 between St Helier and l'Etacq, also hourly. There is a public ], and bus stop directly outside the arrivals hall. ] route 15 is the main service between the Airport and the main bus station, Liberation Station in St Helier.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.libertybus.je/pdfs/15x.pdf|title=Liberty Bus|website=libertybus.je|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130120012525/http://www.libertybus.je/pdfs/15x.pdf|archive-date=20 January 2013}}</ref> - it runs every 15 minutes (20 on Sundays). Additionally, hourly route 9 between St Helier and La Grève de Lecq calls at the airport as does seasonal route 22 between St Helier and l'Etacq, also hourly.


==Accidents and incidents== ==Accidents and incidents==
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== External links == == External links ==
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* {{Official website}} * {{Official website}}


Latest revision as of 20:17, 6 January 2025

Airport in Jersey, Channel Islands.

Jersey Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorJersey Airport
ServesJersey
LocationSaint Peter, Jersey
Opened10 March 1937 (87 years ago) (1937-03-10)
Hub forBlue Islands
Elevation AMSL277 ft / 84 m
Coordinates49°12′29″N 002°11′43″W / 49.20806°N 2.19528°W / 49.20806; -2.19528
Websitewww.jerseyairport.com Edit this at Wikidata
Map
EGJJ is located in Channel IslandsEGJJEGJJLocation on JerseyShow map of Channel IslandsEGJJ is located in the United KingdomEGJJEGJJLocation relative to the United KingdomShow map of the United KingdomEGJJ is located in FranceEGJJEGJJEGJJ (France)Show map of FranceEGJJ is located in EuropeEGJJEGJJEGJJ (Europe)Show map of Europe
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
08/26 1,706 5,597 Asphalt
Statistics (2022)
Passengers1,336,225
Passenger Change 21-22Increase97%
Aircraft Movements17,083
Movements Change 21-22Increase70%
Sources: UK AIP at NATS
Statistics from the UK Civil Aviation Authority

Jersey Airport (IATA: JER, ICAO: EGJJ) is an international airport located in the parish of Saint Peter, 4 NM (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) west northwest of Saint Helier in Jersey, in the Channel Islands.

History

Foundation and early years

Air service to Jersey before 1937 consisted of biplane airliners and some seaplanes landing on the beach at Saint Aubin's bay. Jersey Airways and Imperial Airways were among those who operated to the island before the Second World War, but conditions were difficult as tides governed timetables. It was also difficult to prevent public members from walking across the landing area, and any aircraft that had mechanical problems had to be dragged up the slipways until the tide receded.

The States of Jersey decided to build an airport which opened on 10 March 1937 with four grass runways, the longest being 2,940 ft (896 m) with a concrete centreline.

In early March 1940 the Admiralty took over Jersey airport, to use as a Naval Air Station, known as RNAS Jersey. 755 Naval Air Squadron, a Telegraphist Air Gunner Training Squadron and 763 Naval Air Squadron, Torpedo, Spotter, Reconnaissance Pool No.1 arrived on 11 March 1940. On 21 May 1940, 826 Naval Air Squadron arrived for one weeks operation, departing on 29 May. However, due to the German occupation of France and the proximity to the Channel Islands, the Government concluded the Islands weren't defendable and both 755 NAS and 763 NAS were withdrawn on 31 May 1940 with RNAS Jersey closing on the same day. 816 Naval Air Squadron briefly used Jersey Airport between 6 and 11 June 1940, however, on 1 July 1940 the Island was occupied by German forces.

Concrete taxiways were added during the World War II occupation by the Luftwaffe – they also built hangars, one of which, the Jersey Airlines hangar, is still in existence although no longer used.

Development after WWII

A 4,200 ft (1,280 m) tarmac runway was opened in 1952 and the grass strips were closed. A feature of the airport in the 1950s was the traffic control system – traffic-lights were in place to prevent vehicles using the road from Les Quennevais to the Airport when planes were being moved to or from the hangar used by B.E.A.

The runway was lengthened several times over the years, reaching its current length of 5,560 ft (1,690 m) in 1976. The runway is 150 ft (46 m) wide. Additional taxiways were added several years later to improve access to the one end of the runway. Due to its restricted length, in October 2007 Thomsonfly announced the removal of some services as it introduced the larger Boeing 737-800 to its fleet. Designated 09/27 in 1952, the runway was redesignated 08/26 in October 2014 due to a shift in the Earth's magnetic poles.

In March 2012, led by a group chief executive, the successful completion of an integration programme with Jersey Harbours saw the creation of Ports of Jersey. The States of Jersey passed a business case in early-2015 and the companies were joined on 1 October 2015.

There were approximately 47,000 aircraft movements and 1,600,000 passengers at the airport during 2016.

Terminal

The 1937 terminal was designed with a control tower between the arrivals and departures areas. The terminal was extended in 1976. A new departures terminal adjoining the existing terminal was opened in 1997. A new air traffic control tower was completed and opened in late-2010, and all major airport operations have been transferred to these new buildings.

Work was intended to begin late-2011 to demolish the original airport building, constructed in 1937 and which contains large quantities of asbestos but work was never undertaken as the building was nominated as a protected historical building. On 17 March 2014 it was determined that the old terminal building would have to be demolished on grounds of aviation safety, but this was later reconsidered and in 2021 it was confirmed that the building would not be demolished.

Jersey is part of the Common Travel Area, which means that there are limited identity card checks before boarding a flight to the UK or the Republic of Ireland. There would be full passport check when travelling to or from other countries, however.

Airlines and destinations

The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights to and from Jersey:

AirlinesDestinations
Aer Lingus Seasonal: Dublin
Blue Islands Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Southampton
Seasonal: Dublin, Newcastle upon Tyne (begins 3 May 2025), Norwich
Seasonal charter: Bern (begins 19 April 2025), Zürich (begins 17 May 2025)
British Airways London–Gatwick, London–Heathrow
Seasonal charter: Palma de Mallorca
Eastern Airways Seasonal: Humberside, Teesside
easyJet Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, London–Gatwick, London–Luton, Manchester
Seasonal: Belfast–International, Edinburgh
Eurowings Seasonal: Düsseldorf
Finist'air Seasonal: Brest
Jet2.com Seasonal: East Midlands, Leeds/Bradford, Newcastle upon Tyne
Lufthansa Seasonal: Munich
Smartwings Seasonal charter: Tenerife–South

General aviation

Tower buildings
Terminal interior
View of the runway

Apart from scheduled airline services, Jersey Airport accommodates a thriving general aviation population, including the Jersey Aero Club. It is also home to the Jersey International Air Display in September each year. Both Isle-Fly and Gama Aviation are based at Jersey Airport and offer worldwide private charter flights.

Statistics

Busiest routes to and from Jersey (2022)
Rank Airport Total
passengers		 Change
2021 / 22 		Airline(s)
1 London–Heathrow 316,832 Increase 101.5% British Airways
2 London–Gatwick 297,087 Increase 117.5% easyJet
3 Liverpool 101,802 Increase 110.6% easyJet
4 Southampton 99,706 Increase 86.6% Blue Islands
5 Manchester 80,917 Increase 77.6% easyJet
6 London–Luton 77,464 Increase 118.4% easyJet
7 Guernsey 72,492 Increase 286.5% Blue Islands
8 Glasgow 49,825 Increase 64.7% easyJet
9 Birmingham 40,554 Increase 52.3% Blue Islands, Jet2.com
10 Bristol 36,555 Increase 31.9% Blue Islands

Ground transport

Road

There are long and short-stay car parks located at the airport, and free parking areas for bicycles and motorcycles. There are also many Car Hire companies, with desks located in the Arrivals Hall.

The airport connects to the road network via a roundabout onto L'Avenue de la Reine Elizabeth II and L'Avenue de la Commune.

Public transport

There is a public taxi rank, and bus stop directly outside the arrivals hall. LibertyBus route 15 is the main service between the Airport and the main bus station, Liberation Station in St Helier. - it runs every 15 minutes (20 on Sundays). Additionally, hourly route 9 between St Helier and La Grève de Lecq calls at the airport as does seasonal route 22 between St Helier and l'Etacq, also hourly.

Accidents and incidents

Main article: List of aviation accidents and incidents in the Channel Islands

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