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Portal Aviation opens its doors at Rochester Airport
Rochester Airport is delighted to welcome Portal Aviation, which officially opened its doors on 1st November 2026, marking a new chapter for the airport’s flying community. The new…
Read the story →Rochester Airport delighted to support Invicta Aero Club’s ‘Ask a Pilot’ evening
Rochester Airport was delighted to support Invicta Aero Club’s ‘Ask a Pilot’ evening on Sunday 1st November 2026, encouraging people to discover the opportunities available in aviation. The…
Read the story →Rochester Airport thanks Skytrek and provides guidance for flight voucher holders
Rochester Airport extends its thanks to Skytrek Flying School following its departure from the airport and the conclusion of its flying operations on Saturday 31 October 2026, following…
Read the story →Rochester Airport and Brighter Futures announce strategic partnership
Partnership will support skills, employment and social mobility across Medway Rochester Airport is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Brighter Futures Social Investment CIC, creating new opportunities…
Read the story →Rochester Airport introduces Air Portal for drone and crane applications
The new online platform provides a clearer way to submit and manage applications for drone activity and crane operations near the airport. Rochester Airport is now using Air…
Read the story →Invicta Aero Club expands at Rochester Airport with new clubhouse
Invicta Aero Club is expanding its presence at Rochester Airport, moving into a new clubhouse and increasing its aircraft hangarage as it develops its flying services. The new…
Read the story →Rochester Airport welcomes Portal Aviation
Operations commencing on 1 November 2026 Rochester Airport is delighted to announce that Portal Aviation will commence operations at the airport on 1st November 2026, marking a new…
Read the story →Christmas at Rochester Airport
Santa’s best kept Secret!! Coming Soon….. Santa’s got a secret… and it’s landing in Medway this Christmas! Christmas at Rochester Airport is coming… Santa’s Best Kept Secret! We’re…
Read the story →Rochester Airport unveils new identity and website: “Fly. Connect. Belong.”
New branding, reduced landing fees and investment in Ground Control Coffee reflect the airport’s commitment to its aviation community and Medway.
Read the story →New tariffs and fees published, effective 1 October 2026.
Rochester Airport has published version 2.0 of its Airport Tariffs and Charges for aircraft owners and operators. Landing fees are set by aircraft category, from £12 for gyrocopters and microlights and £18 for single-engine aircraft, parking and hangarage by wingspan band, and there is a 50% landing-fee discount for visitors who uplift 50 litres of fuel or more.
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