Paris has a dedicated airport for business aviation. A private jet to Paris almost always means Le Bourget. What most descriptions of it leave out is the rule that decides more flights than the runway does: an aircraft size limit written into French law. JETAURA works as a charter broker, so that limit is one of the first things we check against your passenger numbers.
Depending on the aircraft type, private flights can use a wide range of airports, including smaller airfields that scheduled aircraft do not serve regularly. Around Paris the choice is narrower than it looks, and for a reason that has nothing to do with capacity.
Tell us your destination, travel date and number of passengers, and our aviation team will check what fits. Your enquiry is not binding.
Request a flightLe Bourget in figures
| Runways | 03/21: 2,395 m · 07/25: 2,991 m · 09/27: 1,847 m |
| Landing distance available | 2,130 m (03 and 21) · 2,602 m (07) · 2,049 m (25) |
| Hours | aerodrome, air traffic services and customs H24 |
| Slots | IATA Level 1, no slot coordination |
| Prior permission | VFR only, 48 working hours ahead. IFR does not require PPR |
| Wingspan limit | 65 m and above not accepted |
| Handling | compulsory, through an approved agent |
| Distance | 6.5 NM north-northeast of Paris |
Runway and distance figures come from the AIP France published by the SIA for the DGAC, AIRAC cycle 6 August 2026. The operating rules rest on French ministerial orders, linked at the end of this page.
The rule that decides more than the runway
Le Bourget does not take every aircraft, and the reason is legal, not physical. A distribution order sets the limit. The Arrêté of 31 May 2016 divides traffic between the three Paris airports. Article 3 assigns Le Bourget the non-scheduled air services flown with aircraft of 25 seats or fewer, whose seats are not sold individually to the public, whether directly by the carrier or indirectly. That is the classic full-charter arrangement: one client takes the aircraft.
Scheduled traffic and services where individual seats are sold go to Orly and Charles de Gaulle. For aircraft with more than 25 seats, the same order provides for a ministerial exemption.
This matters for group travel. A large-cabin aircraft configured for more than 25 passengers is not a question of runway length at Le Bourget. It is a question of whether an exemption exists. Which rules apply to a specific flight is settled by the operating carrier during flight preparation, and that is where the question belongs.
The runway everyone rounds up to 3,000 metres
Le Bourget is usually described as having a 3,000-metre runway. The AIP gives runway 07/25 as 2,991 metres, which is close enough. The figure that governs your arrival is not.
The landing distance available on runway 25 is 2,049 metres. That is 951 metres less than the number in circulation. Runway 07 in the opposite direction offers 2,602 metres. For most business jets neither is a problem, but for a heavy aircraft arriving at high landing weight in poor conditions, the difference between 2,991 and 2,049 is the whole question.
A second figure travels wrongly through the market. Runway 03/21 is widely quoted at 2,665 metres. The AIP says 2,395 metres. The quoted number is almost exactly the accelerate-stop distance available on runway 03, which is 2,664 metres. Why the two figures line up so closely is not documented. What is published as runway length is 2,395 metres.
Jets may land at night, but they cannot leave
Le Bourget operates around the clock, with air traffic services and customs available at any hour. The blanket restriction applies to departures, and for jets it holds regardless of noise certification. The order provides narrow exemptions, none of them commercial.
The Arrêté of 15 February 2011 states it plainly: “Aucun aéronef équipé de turboréacteurs ne peut quitter le point de stationnement, en vue d'un décollage, entre 2215 et 0600, heures locales.” No turbojet aircraft may leave its parking position for departure between 22:15 and 06:00 local time. Not taxi, not line up. Leave the stand.
Arrivals are treated differently. The landing ban between 23:30 and 06:15 applies to aircraft that do not meet ICAO Chapter 3, 4 or 14, so a modern business jet may land at night even though it could not take off again until six. Breaches are enforced by ACNUSA, the French airport noise authority. The AIP sets the administrative fine at up to 40,000 euros for a legal entity.
If your schedule involves a late departure from Paris, this is the constraint that shapes it, and it is one of the points we raise before an offer goes out rather than after.
The smaller Paris airfields, and what rules them out
Two other airfields serve the Paris area, and both carry a restriction that decides most international requests before runway length is even discussed.
At Toussus-le-Noble, extra-Schengen flights are prohibited. At Pontoise-Cormeilles, flights outside Schengen and the European Union are prohibited, and the AIP names the United Kingdom, Ireland and Cyprus explicitly. A flight from London to Paris cannot use either.
Pontoise carries a second peculiarity worth knowing: its declared distances are reduced by a road in the departure path, so the runway measures 1,689 metres while the take-off run available on runway 04 is 1,518 metres.
For most requests this leaves Le Bourget, which is also why it handles the volume it does.
Which aircraft classes work here
JETAURA describes four aircraft categories. At Le Bourget the seat limit binds before the runway does, so the practical note matters more than the class:
| Class | Suited to | Practical note for Le Bourget |
|---|---|---|
| Light jets | Shorter routes and smaller groups | No constraint from runway or seat count |
| Midsize jets | More space and range for longer journeys | Comfortable; landing distance on runway 25 is worth checking at high weights |
| Heavy jets | Considerable space and comfort for larger groups and longer distances | Runway 25 at 2,049 m LDA becomes relevant; seat configuration must stay within 25 |
| Ultra long range jets | Designed for particularly long international connections | Landing distance on runway 25 needs checking at high weights; a cabin configured above 25 seats requires a ministerial exemption |
This reflects published runway data and the distribution order. It is not a guarantee for a specific aircraft. Actual performance depends on take-off and landing weight, weather, runway condition and the operator's own procedures, and the seat question is settled by the aircraft's actual configuration.
If you already know your dates, send them over with your destination and passenger numbers. Our aviation team will come back with suitable options and an individual offer.
Request a flightWhat influences the price of a private jet to Paris
There is no flat rate for a private jet. The factors that shape a quote include the distance flown, the aircraft type, the number of passengers, the travel date, availability, the positioning of the aircraft, airport charges and any additional services requested.
One of those weighs unusually heavily in Paris. The night departure ban means an aircraft that arrives late cannot leave again before six, so it occupies a stand overnight, and that shapes what the operator can offer.
You receive no blanket “from” promise from us. You receive an offer tailored to your journey, with the relevant costs set out before you book. Our private jet charter service works the same way for every route.
How a request works
You send us your travel details. We check which aircraft are available, you receive suitable options and an individual offer, and once you confirm, we coordinate the remaining steps with the operator in charge. The flight itself is operated by the relevant air carrier, not by JETAURA.
How long before departure you need to be at the airport depends on the airport, the terminal and the operator. We confirm that with your booking rather than promising a figure here.
Your enquiry is not binding. A booking only comes into being once you have expressly confirmed it. If your dates are flexible, empty leg flights may be worth considering, though they follow an operator's existing schedule and are less flexible on route and departure time.
Frequently asked questions about Paris
Which airport do private jets use in Paris?
Le Bourget, north-northeast of the city. A French distribution order assigns it non-scheduled services flown with aircraft of 25 seats or fewer whose seats are not sold individually. Orly and Charles de Gaulle take scheduled traffic and services with individual seat sales.
Can a private jet depart from Le Bourget at night?
No, not if it is a jet. Under the French order of 15 February 2011, no turbojet aircraft may leave its parking position for departure between 22:15 and 06:00 local time. Arrivals are treated separately: modern aircraft meeting ICAO Chapter 3, 4 or 14 may land at night.
How long is the runway at Paris Le Bourget?
The main runway 07/25 measures 2,991 metres, commonly rounded to 3,000. The landing distance available is shorter: 2,602 metres on runway 07 and 2,049 metres on runway 25. The second runway 03/21 measures 2,395 metres, not the 2,665 metres often quoted.
Is there a size limit for private jets at Le Bourget?
Yes, two. Aircraft with a wingspan of 65 metres or more are not accepted. And the distribution order of 31 May 2016 assigns Le Bourget aircraft of 25 seats or fewer; above that, a ministerial exemption is required.
Can I fly from London to Paris by private jet?
Yes, to Le Bourget, subject to the operating carrier's own flight preparation. The two smaller Paris airfields are not an option for that route: Toussus-le-Noble prohibits extra-Schengen flights, and Pontoise prohibits flights outside Schengen and the EU, naming the United Kingdom explicitly.
More general questions about booking, aircraft and on-board service are answered in our frequently asked questions. Other destinations are listed in our airport guides.
Tell us your route
Paris is straightforward once the seat count is settled. Send us your departure point, destination, travel date and number of passengers, and our aviation team will check which aircraft fits and what the night restriction means for your schedule.
Your enquiry is not binding. A booking only comes into being once you have expressly confirmed it. If your dates are flexible, mention that too.
Sources
- AIP France (SIA / DGAC), AD 2.LFPB Paris Le Bourget, AIRAC 06 AUG 2026 — accessed 14 September 2026
- Légifrance, Arrêté du 31 mai 2016 (distribution of air traffic between the Paris airports) — accessed 14 September 2026
- Légifrance, Arrêté du 15 février 2011 (night restrictions at Paris-Le Bourget) — accessed 14 September 2026
- COHOR, French slot coordinator, on the Level 1 classification of Le Bourget — accessed 14 September 2026