2026 Alderney Fly-in – Make a date for your diary
The dates for the 2026 Alderney Fly-in have been confirmed. They are from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September. The organised sre currently putting the finishing touches to the programme and full details together with the Application Form will be published shortly. Meanwhile
EGJA – Fuel Update
While AVGAS 100LL and JET-A1 are currently not available at Alderney Airport. The States of Alderney are cautiously optimistic that supplies will be resumed in the not too distant future. Currently, priority is being given to reinstating Jet A1 in order to support commercial passenger operations between Guernsey, Alderney, and Southampton. Both Aurigny and Skybus have voiced a strong desire to see Jet A1 available in Alderney as this will reduce tankering from GCI and assist with increased payloads on the ACI – SOU sector. As the Alderney aerodrome is the responsibility of Guernsey Ports, it has been necessary to seek their approval. The current position is that proof of concept has been agreed with the Guernsey Airport Director.
According the States of Alderney’s Head of Operations, James Robinson…
I have spoken with a number of aviation fuel providers to discuss streamlined options of fuel supply and management, seeking to keep overheads to a minimum. It is clear that without some subsidy it is unlikely to be cost effective. I visited one at Lasham airfield in Hampshire while I was in the UK. I also have a couple of other potential suppliers visiting the island shortly. I am then poised with an Expression of Interest to go out in early May. The Business Case for a resumption of JET A1 supplies will be built on a Minimum Purchase Guarantee with Aurigny which requires a sale price close to Aurigny’s GCI RUBIS prices. It will also require some capital expenditure and likely require some sort of planning permission.
EGJA – Runway Update
In February, the States of Guernsey took one step closer to approving proposals for rehabilitating the main runway at Alderney Airport with the aim of starting the work in 2027. The repairs include resurfacing and realigning the asphalt runway (08-26), which is set to be widened from 18m to 23m along with making improvements to the taxiways.The next phase of the project will focus on Policy and Resources, the States Trading Supervisory Board and the States of Alderney working together to go out to tender for the work.
According the States of Alderney’s Head of Operations, James Robinson…
A number of contractors have already expressed an interest in participating in the tendering process, due to start in May, with the goal of appointing a contractor in September this year. This is part of an Early Engagement Strategy designed to allow a selected contractor to help with the design work and thereby keep costs down. The Project Board has also been joined by Guernsey Deputies Yvonne Burford and Mark Helyar who have added impetus, a focus on costs, and a minimum requirement approach – essential if this project is to deliver in budget and on time in 2027. Only once a contractor is selected will we have a better feel for timelines and cost.
Although the two grass runways do not form part of rehabilitation of the main paved runway (08-26), I continue to reinforce the view that it remains our aspiration to utilise the grass runways for commercial use once the runway project is complete and therefore there should be no further degradation to them during construction. While the grass runways are not part of the runway project, as this would add cost and complexity not acceptable to the States of Guernsey, once the runway project is complete, we will liaise with Guernsey Posts and the Director of Civil Aviation (DCA) to understand what work is required to gain approval for their use by the Twin Otters.
Finally, to avert the concerns of Islanders, The States have written to the Project Board stressing the importance of minimising the period of disruption to air travel during construction and ensuring that appropriate alternative travel arrangements are put in place.
Submitting a General Aviation Report (GAR) Update
It is important to note that separate General Aviation reporting systems are in place for the United Kingdom, the Bailiwick of Guernsey, and the Bailiwick of Jersey, as follows:
Flights to and from the United Kingdom
Owners or agents and captains of GA aircraft making international flights (including within the Common Travel Area (CTA))[footnote 1] are required to report or provide notification of those flights and the persons onboard to Border Force and His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). In practice the information provided to Border Force for immigration purposes and shared with HMRC, the police and the National Crime Agency for customs and policing purposes. More information can be found on the Gov.UK website. See:
Submit a General Aviation Report (GAR)
Flights to and from Guernsey & Alderney
The pilots of all private aircraft either entering or leaving the Bailiwick of Guernsey must complete a General Aviation report (GAR) for both their arrival and departure. Currently, it is possible to submit your Master Declaration online or electronically by email. Full details are available on the States of Guernsey website. See:
Declaring passengers and goods – private aircraft
Please note a GAR is not requires for flights between Guernsey and Alderney
Flights to and from Jersey
Jersey Immigration, Jersey Customs and Police Special Branch require the pilots of all private aircraft either entering or leaving the Bailiwick of Jersey to complete a General Aviation report (GAR) for both their arrival and departure. Full details are available on the States of Jersey website. See:
Private aircraft general declaration form for entering and leaving Jersey
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About Us
The Alderney Flying Club was founded to promote General Aviation in the Channel Islands with a particular focus on Alderney, the most northerly of the Channel Islands. Our position 8 miles off the Normandy coast makes us an ideal pilots destination either as a stopover or to stay for a few days, or even make your home here. Alderney airfield was the first airfield to be developed in the islands in 1935 and remains the only airfield in the region with three runways, which come in very handy for the GA community flying here because we do have a bit of wind at times. The small size of the island means that the many attractions we offer, from Gannets and puffins to the best preserved small Roman Fort in the UK, are all within easy walking or cycling distance. We also have hire cars and Taxis and our own railway, the later operating weekends and bank holidays throughout the spring and summer.
Our most popular event is the Fly-In which has been held in June annually for around 25 years. At its peak in the 1970’s the Fly-In attracted over a hundred planes. These days, numbers are usually nearer fifty but we still aim to put on a programme that will help visiting pilots and their passengers explore Alderney’s heritage, appreciate its flora and fauna, and enjoy themselves. Read a report on the 2025 Alderney Fly-in here.