Airfield fees and charges 2023/2024
| Description | Other | Net £ |
VAT Rate | VAT £ |
Gross £ |
Increase £ |
Notes/Comments |
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| AIRFIELD CHARGES | Standard Landing Charges - Applicable to all types of operation (including "Touch and Go" and circuits) MTWA = Maximum Take-Off Weight Authorised | ||||||
| Standard Landing Charges - up to 500kg MTWA | 11.25 | Standard | 2.25 | 13.50 | 1.00 | Charge for ultra lights and flexwings. | |
| Standard Landing Charges - 501kg to 1000kg MTWA | 15.42 | Standard | 3.08 | 18.50 | 1.00 | Landing Charge Rebates - Only Available if full payment is made prior to final departure or approved credit facilities have been agreed. A) Visiting Aircraft on Training Flights First landing - full rate, Subsequent landings - 50% discount (only applies to aircraft operating within 15nm after 1st landing). B) Safety-related Diversionary Landing (AOPA Scheme). The Council is prepared to consider requests for waiver of charges from a General Aviation (GA) pilot who makes a general safety-related diversionary landing. This waiver only applies to domestic GA traffic. Assessment of the waiver will be carried out by the senior Airport Officer on duty. The council reserves the right to opt out of the AOPA scheme at any time subject to three month's notice being given to AOPA by the council. Eligibility for waiver will be based on the same criteria as for a light aircraft landing fee. i.e. private flight in accordance with Schedule 1 of the ANO 2016. Flying Clubs, The council may negotiate agreements for reduced landing charges for flights made for the purpose of the clubs at an airport but not flights made for hire or reward outside the normal range or scope of club activities. These charges will increase on an annual basis - as a minimum - by the agreed Council Inflation Rate. |
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| Standard Landing Charges - 1001kg to 1500kg MTWA | 22.50 | Standard | 4.50 | 27.00 | 2.00 | ||
| Standard Landing Charges - 1501kg to 2000kg MTWA | 29.17 | Standard | 5.83 | 35.00 | 2.00 | ||
| Standard Landing Charges - 2001kg to 2500kg MTWA | 34.17 | Standard | 6.83 | 41.00 | 2.00 | ||
| Standard Landing Charges - 2501kg to 3000kg MTWA | 45.83 | Standard | 9.17 | 55.00 | 3.00 | ||
| Standard Landing Charges - 3001kg to 3500kg MTWA | 62.50 | Standard | 12.50 | 75.00 | 4.00 | ||
| Standard Landing Charges - 3501kg to 4000kg MTWA | 74.17 | Standard | 14.83 | 89.00 | 5.00 | ||
| Standard Landing Charges - 4001kg to 4500kg MTWA | 90.00 | Standard | 18.00 | 108.00 | 6.00 | ||
| Standard Landing Charges - 4501kg to 5000kg MTWA | 103.33 | Standard | 20.67 | 124.00 | 7.00 | ||
| Standard Landing Charges - Over 5000kg MTWA - per additional 500g or part thereof | 15.42 | Standard | 3.08 | 18.50 | 1.00 | ||
| Standard Landing Fee for Coll and Colonsay | 7.92 | Standard | 1.58 | 9.50 | 0.50 | ||
| Flights outside normal hours of availability - Oban | 460.83 | Standard | 92.17 | 553.00 | 31.00 | Flights outside normal hours of availability as described in the UK AIP and on the airport website whereby the type of flight requires a Licensed Aerodrome. Where flights are made outside of these hours by arrangement with the Council, an out of hours charge will be payable in accordance with these rates or such rates as agreed with the Council at the time of the arrangement. The rates notes are subject to a minimum charge equivalent to 2 hours. Note: an extension of up to one hour immediately following normal opening hours would incur a charge at 50% of the normal hourly rate i.e. £261. 48hr notice minimum for out of hours availability. 50% of the fees applied to a request for out of hours will be taken at the time the booking (at least 48hrs notification). This will be refunded if cancelled before the airports normal closing time on the day of the planned visit. Coll and Colonsay - helicopter fire cover only. | |
| Flights outside normal hours of availability - Coll and Colonsay | 230.83 | Standard | 46.17 | 277.00 | 16.00 | ||
| Flights outside normal hours of availability - Indemnity Certificate | 43.33 | Standard | 8.67 | 52.00 | 3.00 | ||
| Aircraft Parking charges (for a period of 24 hours or part thereof) - First 24 hours | NO CHARGE | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | No charge. | |
| Aircraft Parking charges (for a period of 24 hours or part thereof) Thereafter - Not exceeding 5 tonnes MTWA - charge is per 500kg or part thereof | 3.00 | Standard | 0.60 | 3.60 | 0.20 | Weekly Parking Permit - applications may be made to the Station Manager for the purchase of these at a discounted rate (20% reduction). Arrangement and payment must be made in advance of the aircraft parking fee arrangement period. | |
| Aircraft Parking charges (for a period of 24 hours or part thereof) Thereafter - over 5 tonnes MTWA - charge is per 500kg or part thereof | 5.08 | Standard | 1.02 | 6.10 | 0.30 | ||
| Aircraft Parking charges - Refusal of Instruction to move/remove parked aircraft - Charge per day (plus the standard aircraft parking charge noted above) | 53.33 | Standard | 10.67 | 64.00 | 4.00 | The Council may at any time order an aircraft operator either to move a parked aircraft to another position or remove it from the airport. Failure to comply with the order within the period specified in it will render the operator liable to this charge. | |
| Damage to Airport Property - Where an airport user damages airport property (for which the avoidance of doubt includes, but is not limited to, the runway, buildings, security barriers and fences) the Council shall have the right to recharge the user for any and all reasonable costs incurred by the Council. This includes, but is not limited to make good materials, vehicles, manpower, equipment etc., deemed necessary to make good the damage. | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Holiday Voucher - Aircraft operators who are using Oban as a base for their holiday can apply for a Holiday Voucher which includes temporary indemnity for up to 2 weeks. This is only available for aircraft up to 2,730kg. Aircraft operators must present a valid copy of insurance prior to issue of the voucher. | 6.92 | Standard | 1.38 | 8.30 | 0.50 | The application process is the same as for a normal indemnity certificate/permit. The cost is £8.30 for one week. Voucher is non-transferable. | |
| Holiday Voucher - Aircraft operators who are using Oban as a base for their holiday can apply for a Holiday Voucher which includes temporary indemnity for up to 2 weeks. This is only available for aircraft up to 2,730kg. Aircraft operators must present a valid copy of insurance prior to issue of the voucher. | 11.25 | Standard | 2.25 | 13.50 | 1.00 | The application process is the same as for a normal indemnity certificate/permit. The cost is £13.50 for 2 weeks. Voucher is non-transferable. | |
| Landing Loyalty Cards - A card with 5 sections which all get stamped after each landing. The first 4 are paid and the 5th one is free and the card is complete. | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Cards to be produced with a unique number. | ||
| Fire Training Courses - Extinguisher Training and bespoke fire training can all be arranged locally - phone for details. | 15.42 | Standard | 3.08 | 18.50 | 1.00 | Price is per delegate. Bespoke training costs are based on customer requirements. | |
| Fire Training Courses - Fire Warden Training and bespoke fire training can all be arranged locally - phone for details. | 13.33 | Standard | 2.67 | 16.00 | 1.00 | Price is per delegate. Bespoke training costs are based on customer requirements. | |
| Miscellaneous - Event Bookings, Special Promotions, Business Rates can be arranged and costs vary according to requirements. Business rates are subject to approval from Strategic Transportation Manager. | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | These require various periods of notification and will require approval in advance. Any information on events or promotions will be advertised on the airports website. | ||
| Penalties - Landing or taking off without an indemnity or registered users certificate (Coll and Colonsay) and trespass on the airport without approval from the Airport Authority (inc the release of animals). | 71.00 | Outwith the scope | 0.00 | 71.00 | 4.00 | Landing/taking off without indemnity - 6 month ban and £71 to be paid within one calendar month, £670 per month thereafter. Trespassing on airport grounds £596. | |
| Penalties - Landing or taking off without an indemnity or registered users certificate (Coll and Colonsay) and trespass on the airport without approval from the Airport Authority (inc the release of animals). | 670.00 | Outwith the scope | 0.00 | 670.00 | 38.00 | Landing/taking off without indemnity - 6 month ban and £71 to be paid within one calendar month, £670 per month thereafter. Trespassing on airport grounds £596. | |
| Sale of aviation fuel | Based on variable monthly rate advised by supplier TOTAL |
In relation to the foregoing charges, the relevant Executive Director, where they consider it to be in the commercial interests of the Council and after consultation with the relevant Policy Lead and the Head of Financial Services, is authorised to negotiate and agree variations of the foregoing charges for individual users or classes of users of the facilities in respect of their respective use of the facilities and the charges as varied shall be applied to such use as the Executive Director shall deem appropriate. In addition, the Executive Director is authorised, after consultation with the relevant Policy Lead and the Head of Financial Services, to put in place a suitable booking procedures for harbour and airport facilities and to take into account, inter alia, the level of bookings made by individual users or classes of users when agreeing variations of the foregoing charges with individual users or classes of users.