Jersey Airport (JER/EGJJ)

• Jersey Airport plays a significant role in the growth of Jersey’s major industries – tourism and finance. The Island’s history has resulted in a cosmopolitan and sophisticated community, open to every challenge and opportunity.
• Jersey is an established international finance centre for both private and institutional clients seeking a quality location to meet their banking and investment requirements. Jersey employs up to 12,000 professionally trained staff within the finance and support industry.
• Tourism is vital to the Island’s economy and has been a significant part of life in Jersey for many years. Many residents owe part of their living and a significant part of their lifestyle as a result of tourism.
• Although just 45 square miles, Jersey has a resident population of circa 90,000 but welcomes up to 730,000 visitors annually. With a multitude of high quality hotels and spas, restaurants and excellent low tax shopping, Jersey is perfect for a year-round short break as well as a remaining a popular destination for couples and families looking for an extended summer holiday.

• With a dedicated Route Development and Marketing team, we will offer assistance to airlines setting up new routes from Jersey.
• Jersey Airport can provide the latest market information such as passenger profiles, statistics and route potential to any airline interested in setting up services from Jersey.
• As well as a willingness to offer incentives to new carriers we are also happy to discuss financial and marketing support in order to achieve our joint objectives.
• With its wide taskforce network amongst the business and hospitality community Jersey Airport can arrange briefings and meetings between airlines and its key business partners to discuss future air link opportunities
• The marketing team will work with airline partners to publicise new routes using a variety of medium such as television, radio, online and hard print. We also work alongside tourism colleagues on destination marketing initiatives to support air links. We offer a complete communication package which involves news releases and media briefings as well as promotional events to publicise routes. .

• Although just 45 square miles Jersey has a resident population of approximately 90,000 people over and above circa 730,000 annual visitors. The principal catchment area for visitors lies within the UK with approx 80% of traffic.
• However, recent years has seen a marked increase in the number of visitors from Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland thanks to an increase in new routes and services, which Jersey Airport is keen to develop further.

• Located approximately 100m miles (160kms) south of mainland Britain and just 14 miles (22kms) west of the French coast, Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands and the primary gateway for visitors. Measuring just 45 square miles, nine miles east to west and five miles north to south the Island has a resident population of approx 90,000 people.
• Jersey Airport is situated in the west of the Island, in the Parish of St Peter and is approximately five miles from Jersey’s capital, St Helier, which is located towards the south east of the Island.
• Jersey slopes from north to south and boasts some 450 miles (720kms) of roadway, which is a mix of fast routes and quiet rural lanes, creating endless opportunities to discover the unexpected and impressive landscapes. Jersey also offers a 45-mile (72km) network of country roads, known locally as ‘Green Lanes’ which has a maximum speed limit of 15mph (24kph) where priority is given to walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The maximum speed limit in Jersey is 45 miles per hour.
• Jersey Airport is well served by a public bus service with regular departures into St Helier. The journey time is approximately 25 minutes. In addition, a number of private and rank taxis are available for hire outside the arrivals terminal as well as hire car operators at the airport itself.

Infrastructure & Operations

• 1 x Runway – measuring 1706 metres
• All slots are co-ordinated through ACL
• Jersey Airport is open 0600-2030z in summer and 0700-2100 in winter
• Jersey Airport has 1 departure terminal and 1 arrival terminal

Important infrastructure developments and/or other news

• Runway Resurfacing Project

This seven month project was completed in April 2009 and has seen a complete re-profiling, resurfacing and strengthening of the runway as well as an upgrade on the lighting system, bringing this important facility in line with agreed international standards. Despite the runway closing at night the works had no major disruption to airfield operations.

• Air Traffic Control Complex

The new facility is due to open in spring 2010 as a result of a multi million pound construction project and fit out process. This new facility will offer the very latest in air traffic services. The current facility, which is now beyond economic repair is due for demolition towards the end of 2010.

• Airside Departures Lounge

Work has now been completed on a £4million investment to redevelop the airside departures lounge at Jersey Airport. The six-month project has seen an overall transformation of this facility, with improved lighting, additional seating and signage. Jersey Airport also boats its own airside stage area which offers frequent entertainment for departing passengers throughout the summer. The new enlarged area has also seen the expansion of the retail outlet provided by World Duty Free, which now offers an even greater range of products. Similar improvements have also been made to the catering and bar facilities, operated by Autogrill Catering UK.

Vital statistics

• Jersey Airport handled nearly 1.6 million commercial passengers in 2009. Whilst the majority of travel is into mainland UK, recent years has seen an increase in direct services from mainland Europe, notably Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland. Alongside scheduled services, which make up the majority of air links the Island also handles a number of seasonal charter flights to the UK and mainland Europe. While the majority of Jersey leisure travellers will use London airports as their hub for onward connections, direct services to sun 9and ski) destinations are increasing.
• Recent years has seen the introduction of low-cost services to destinations such as Liverpool, Leeds Bradford and Düsseldorf. 2010 will also see the start of low-cost services to Blackpool and Bournemouth.
• During summer 2010 the Island is expected to be served by almost 50 destinations both on scheduled and charter services, handled by over 14 carriers such as Flybe, British Airways, easyjet, bmibaby, Air Berlin and Jet2.com. With the exception of London Heathrow, Jersey is served by all other major London airports.
• Scheduled Airlines serving Jersey – summer 2010
  • Aer Arann
  • Aer Lingus
  • Air Berlin
  • Air Southwest
  • Aurigny
  • Blue Islands
  • Bmibaby
  • British Airways
  • easyJet
  • Flybe
  • Jet2.com
  • Lufthansa
  • Manx2.com
  • VLM City jet