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Ground Control Coffee.
Speciality coffee, pastries, brownies, sweet treats and ice creams with a view across the airfield, Thursday to Monday, a few metres from the aircraft.
Ground Control Coffee today
Closed Opens Saturday 09:00 Temporary hours until 25 Oct · Due to renovation works Ground Control is currently only open at weekendsThursday to Monday
Thursday to Monday
Come for the coffee. Stay for the flying.
Ground Control Coffee, the airport café, serves speciality coffee, pastries, brownies, sweet treats and ice creams with a view across the grass airfield. Watch aircraft taxi, take off and land while you drink it.
Bringing a group? Let us know in advance so we can help with space and access. Speak to the team →
Opening hours
When we are open.
Today’s status at the top of the page is live. Hours can change for events and weather, so check before a special trip.
Temporary opening hours until Sunday 25 October
Due to renovation works Ground Control is currently only open at weekends. Normal hours (09:00–15:00 Mon, Thu · 09:00–16:00 Fri–Sun) return on Monday 26 October.
| Day | Temporary hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00–16:00 |
Ground Control on Instagram
What’s on the counter today.
Speciality coffee, pastries, cakes, savoury snacks and ice cream. What’s fresh today is on Instagram.
Finding us
Beside the apron.
Ground Control Coffee is at Rochester Airport, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 9SD, a short walk from the car park with the airfield in front of you.