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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 charges 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.
Read the story →Ground Control Coffee, the airport café, is open Thursday to Monday.
Ground Control Coffee is serving coffee, bakes and ice creams from Thursday to Monday, with an airfield view. Confirm current opening times before travelling. Ground Control →
Read the story →Family Fun Day raises £8,400.88 for Air Ambulance Charity KSS.
Around 4,500 visitors came together at Rochester Airport on 1 August for a day of flying, family entertainment and community support. The event raised £8,400.88 for Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex, presented to the charity by members of the airport team.
Read the story →Ab-initio flight training arrangements updated.
Following a review of historic operating arrangements, Rochester Airport has lifted the previous ab-initio flight training agreement that limited new student pilot training at the airport. The change gives based and prospective flight training organisations greater flexibility and supports the long-term development of aviation activity at Rochester.
Read the story →Rochester Airport sets out its Strategic Business Plan.
Rochester Airport has set out its Strategic Business Plan, a clear vision for the future growth, development and long-term sustainability of the airport: a safe, modern and thriving general aviation hub for the South East that protects its aviation heritage and improves the experience for tenants, operators, aircraft owners, visitors and the wider community.
Read the story →Ben Spiers appointed Airport Director.
Rochester Airport is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Spiers as its new Airport Director and incoming Accountable Manager. Ben joins with extensive experience across business aviation and regional and international airports, with a strong background in aviation operations, aerodrome management, safety, compliance and organisational change.
Read the story →What’s next
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