Coventry Airport plans new Fixed Base Operation

Coventry Airport is opening its own dedicated FBO (Fixed Based Operation) to serve the growing executive aviation market. The new FBO will be situated in Rapide House on the south side of the airport and will be run by a designated airport management team. The building is undergoing a complete refurbishment to ensure the facility will provide for all the needs of this demanding sector.

For the business traveller there will be a beautifully furnished, tranquil lounge with refreshments on hand, workstations and fully equipped meeting room. Customers will be handled with the utmost discretion and a well appointed, secure en-suite VVIP lounge will also be available. Car parking is right outside the building, although direct apron transfers will be arranged where ever possible. Pilots will also be fully catered for with an operational briefing room, rest room with shower as well as kitchen facilities.

Coventry Airport is situated at the centre of the motorway network, affording complete ease of access from the M6, M40, M42, M1 and M69. Major venues are all close by including the Ricoh Arena, National Exhibition Centre and National Agricultural Society Showground. Smooth helicopter transfer to London’s Battersea heliport, only 35 minutes away, can be arranged with on-site operator Helicentre.

Speaking about the new facility, Airport Director Brian Cox said “We are extremely excited about the prospect of this dedicated executive aviation centre. Coventry Airport has always been popular with the business traveller due to it’s location at the heart of the Midlands; giving accessibility with a speedy and quietly efficient service. We will now be able to provide a top quality, purpose designed FBO terminal, to cater for every need.”

Work has already commenced on the facility, due to open at beginning of April this year. In the interim, flights will be handled through the newly refurbished Baginton Lounge, which will accommodate larger parties, giving customers flexibility and choice.

Although Coventry Airport exercised its right to appeal following the disappointing news that it had been turned down by the High Court for a 2 million per annum passenger terminal, the Airport Board has taken the decision not to follow up the appeal at this time and will concentrate on upgrading the current facilities.