Oxford/Kidlington (EGTK)

Matthew Stibbe

15 years ago

Nearest town: Oxford (7 miles by car), Oxfordshire

Opening Times: Winter: 0630-2230; Summer: 0530-2130 (For Christmas and New Year timings, see latest NOTAM)

Longest Runway: 1319m, Grooved asphalt

Fuel: AVTUR JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL

Phone: 01865 290650

Note: Oxford/Kidlington is a PPR airport. (Call 01865 290660/662/603 for PPR).

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Handling: Handled in-house (01865 290 660, operations@oxfordairport.co.uk).
Facilities at airport: Restaurant, pilot’s shop, ATM, sports and health club, pilot and crew facility with satellite TV, video, internet access, kitchen and meeting room (to book facility – 01865 290705, gpye@oxfordairport.co.uk)
Charters: Airmed (01865 842887, www.airmed.co.uk), Hangar 8 Limited (01865 372215, www.hangar8.co.uk), Oxford Air Services (01865 370739, www.oxfordairservices.co.uk), Direct Air Executive (01865 374262, www.directaircharter.com), PremiAir Charter & Management (01895 830900, www.premiair.co.uk), One Charter (01895 830900, www.onecharter.co.uk), Executive Jet Charter Ltd. (01242 244088, www.execjet.co.uk)
Flying Schools: Oxford Aviation Academy (01865 841234, www.oaa.com), Pilot Flight Training (01865 370814, www.pilotflighttraining.com), Uplift Aviation (01865 559997, www.upliftaviation.com)

The Boat Inn, Thrupp, Kidlington (01865 374279). Just 5 miles away from the airport, this is a warm and friendly pub that is right by the Oxford Canal and serves up beers from smaller breweries as well.
The Dogwood, also called the Squire Bassett, Oxford Road, Kidlington (01865 373340). A pub that’s gone in for some serious refurbishing, the Dogwood now has an attractive beer garden and some “wholesome” food.
The Six Bells, Mill St., Kidlington (01865 373107). A traditional pub popular with locals, especially to watch the football!
When I was a student at Oxford, I always liked to walk to The Trout by the river. It’s a short cab ride from Kidlington.

The Nut Tree Inn, Main Street, Murcott, Kidlington (01865 331253, www.nuttreeinn.co.uk). Strictly speaking, this is a pub, but a gastro-pub with a focus on modern British food and rave food reviews deserves a mention in this section!
La Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Church Road, Great Milton, Oxford (01844 278881, www.manoir.com). A two-michelin starred French restaurant with many ingredients sourced from its own 2-acre gardens. Also offers lavish, if expensive accomodation.
Edamame, Holywell Street, Oxford (01865 246916). Fresh and authentic Japanese food, but the popularity of the place means that it tends to be crowded.

Warsborough House, Mill Street, Kidlington (01865 370316, www.warsboroughhouse.co.uk). A 300 year old house in the older part of Kidlington, the Warsborough House could be described as gracious yet friendly.
The Old Bank Hotel, High Street, Oxford (01865 799599, www.oldbank-hotel.co.uk). Located in the heart of Oxford, this boutique hotel in a Georgian stone building, has small but luxurious rooms and a fine collection of modern art, including some especially commissioned for the hotel.

Hinksey Heights Golf Course, South Hinksey, Oxford (01865 327775, www.oxford-golf.co.uk). 3 courses at one location with the 18 hole Championship course providing fine views of Oxford’s dreaming spires.
North Oxford Golf Club, Banbury Road, Oxford (01865 554924, www.nogc.co.uk). A 100 year old club on the outskirts of Oxford.
Southfield Golf Club, Hilltop Road, Oxford (01865 242158, www.southfieldgolf.com). A challenging course with a well stocked golf shop.
Waterstock Golf Club, Thame Road, Waterstock, Oxford (01844 338093, www.waterstockgolf.co.uk). A parkland course with something to offer for golfers of all abilities.

A visit to Blenheim Palace, one of England’s famous houses, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and now a World Heritage Site (www.blenheimpalace.com).
Visits to Oxford University (www.ox.ac.uk), museums and the Bodleian Library (www.ouls.ox.ac.uk/bodley), one of the oldest libraries of Europe.
Walking in or driving around the beautiful Cotswolds area (www.the-cotswolds.org)