Private jets at Manchester (EGCC)
Manchester had 1,636 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 4 a day. The busiest month, July, was 1.9 times as busy as the quietest, February. 679 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Cessna Citation XLS.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at Manchester, month by month
July was the busiest month, with 191 arrivals, and February the quietest, with 99.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Friday · 16%Friday carried 16% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use Manchester
Large-cabin jets made 34% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Cessna Citation XLS, with 13%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivals| Type | Share |
|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS | 13% |
| Embraer Phenom 300 | 11% |
| Pilatus PC-24 | 11% |
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | 6% |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 5% |
| Cessna Citation Latitude | 4% |
| Cessna Citation CJ2 | 4% |
| Bombardier Global 6000/6500 | 4% |
| Embraer Legacy 600/650 | 4% |
| Beechcraft BeechJet 400 | 3% |
The jets that use Manchester most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026| # | Aircraft | Type | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G-SLVA | Pilatus PC-24 | 97 |
| 2 | G-RORE | Embraer Praetor 600 | 36 |
| 3 | 2-ONEL | Bombardier Learjet 75 | 19 |
| 4 | G-NJAH | Cessna Citation XLS | 16 |
| 5 | SP-OOK | Beechcraft BeechJet 400 | 15 |
| 6 | G-NJAC | Cessna Citation XLS | 14 |
| 7 | D-COPS | Pilatus PC-24 | 13 |
| 8 | G-NJAI | Cessna Citation XLS | 12 |
| 9 | D-COPI | Pilatus PC-24 | 11 |
| 10 | D-CPLN | Cessna Citation XLS | 11 |
Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into Manchester
Manchester’s longest runway is 3,050 meters, against 2,285 at Liverpool, 38 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05R/23L | 3,050 m | 45 m | CON |
| 05L/23R | 3,048 m | 45 m | ASP |
Nearest alternative: Liverpool (EGGP)
38 km away| Measure | Manchester (EGCC) | Liverpool (EGGP) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 3,050 m | 2,285 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at Manchester: questions
How many private jets fly into Manchester?
We tracked 1,636 private jet arrivals at Manchester in the 12 months to July 2026, about 4 a day, from 679 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at Manchester?
July, with 191 arrivals. February was the quietest, with 99.
Which private jets use Manchester most?
The most common type was the Cessna Citation XLS, with 13% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 34% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to Manchester for a private jet?
Liverpool (EGGP), 38 km away, with a 2,285 meter runway against 3,050 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at Manchester (EGCC).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/united-kingdom/manchester
Method: private jet arrivals at EGCC from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data