Border Force & Special Branch

Border Force (UKBF), Customs & Special Branch (Kent Police)

As a fully licensed port of entry, Lydd Airport has direct contact with Border Force, Customs and Special Branch throughout our operational hours (0830 – 1900 Local).

All pilots and operators are responsible and are required to fill out a General Aviation Report (GAR) prior to arrival for themselves and all passengers on board the aircraft for flights originating from either the EU or the Common Travel Area.

GENERAL AVIATION REPORT (GAR) FORM

The notification periods are:

• From/To EU – minimum four hour’s notice.
• From/To CTA (between the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man) – minimum 12 hour’s notice.

It is imperative that details submitted on the GAR form match exactly the passport or ID card that passengers or crew will be carrying with them to avoid unnecessary delays upon arrival at Lydd.

Please find the link below for submitting your GAR:

Create GAR | Start (submit-general-aviation-report.service.gov.uk)

 

GUIDELINES FOR (GAR) COMPLETION

Lydd Airport’s premium clearance service: This service enables mandatory checks to be carried out onboard the aircraft, but is optional to the client. This service will entail an additional charge – for further details and fees applicable to your flight please contact our customer service team on +44 (0) 1797 322400 (option 1).

Lydd Airport
F: +44 (0) 1797 322419
E: info@lydd-airport.co.uk
T: +44 (0) 1797 322400 (Op 1)

For further details on the above please click here

DO NOT SEND THIS FORM TO ATC

KENT POLICE
E: allports@kent.pnn.police.uk
T: +44 (0) 1303 297320