About Oxford Airport
London Oxford Airport (IATA Name: OXF) is traceable to Kidlington, Cherwell district, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. It was previously known as Kidlington Airport. Serving Oxford City, Oxford Airport, a privately-owned airport, is owned by Oxford Aviation Services Limited (OASL). OASL is a subsidiary of Oxford Airport Holdings Limited, which is owned by Omaha Business Holdings Corporation. Overall, Oxford Airport comes under the Reuben Brothers group of businesses.
London Oxford Airport runs general and business aviation services. Moreover, it houses Leading Edge Aviation, Volare Aviation, and CAE Oxford (the erstwhile Oxford Aviation Training).
An EASA-certified airport, London Oxford Airport operates passenger scheduled flights and permits flying instruction as per the guidelines of the Certificate Holder OASL.
History
The Oxford City Council established Oxford Airport to serve as a municipal airport in the year 1935. However, the airport became an RAF base, under the name RAF Kidlington, during the Second World War. After the end of the war, the airport started being used for charter, aviation education, and maintenance activities.
OASL gained ownership of Oxford Airport in July 2007.
Transportation
Situated at an equal distance from London and Birmingham, Oxford Airport is accessible by road through the M40 motorway.
The airport is also reachable by bus, with Oxford City Bus Services operating buses every 15 minutes to and from the airport entrance. Moreover, StageCoach provides bus services to and from the airport, connecting the airport to the town. Also, the Oxford Airport shuttle operates all days of the week, serving Oxford Bus Station, Oxford City Railway Station, and Oxford Parkway Railway Station.
No direct rail service is available from Oxford Airport. However, four railway stations are situated close to the airport. These include Islip Railway Station, Tackley Railway Station, Hanborough Railway Station, and Oxford Parkway Station. To reach London from Oxford Airport, you can travel from the airport to Oxford Parkway Station to board a train.
Passengers arriving at Oxford Airport can even book local coach services to travel to various destinations in the United Kingdom.
Oxford Airport Contact Details and Facilities
A host of facilities are available at London Oxford Airport.
There are parking facilities within the airport premises, with prices ranging from £7.50 or £35 per week.
Among car hire service companies operating at Oxford Airport are Thames Valley Rentals, Budget, Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Vauxhall, and Green Motion Oxford.
Additionally, REAL Transfers Executive Chauffeur Service, Oxford Chauffeur Driven Cars, and Townhouse Executive Travel offer chauffeur cars from the airport.
Besides, to book a taxi, you can contact Kidlington Cars at 07766 207 260 / 07788 853 753.
You can learn more about the local taxi arrangements and other services at the airport via the Client Relations Desk at +44 (0)1865 290 600 / 710.
| Oxford Airport UK Contact | |
|---|---|
| Oxford Airport Special Assistance | +44 (0)1865 290 600 |
Email: ops@londonoxfordairport.com
Address
Langford Lane Kidlington
Oxfordshire OX5 1RA United Kingdom
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