Gloucestershire Airport - GLO
The Gloucestershire Airport is a public and military airport located in Staverton, Gloucestershire in England. It serves the M5 area as well as Gloucestershire, England. Found 3.5 miles from Cheltenham and is close to the M5 motorway. Working under the IATA code GLO and the ICAO code EGBJ, it sits at an elevation of 101 feet above mean sea level. There are 4 runways and runways 1 to 3 have asphalt surfaces while runway 4 has a grass surface. Runway 2 is the longest and measures 4,695 feet. In 2013, the airport handled a total of 14,168 passengers.
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The airport was opened in the early 1930s and it was named after the village of Down Hatherley. It was used for training purposes during World War II and was known as RAF Staverton. After the war, the airport was mainly used as a test site for aircrafts. It was also around this time when scheduled flights to the Isle of Man, Dublin, and the Channel Islands started. Its name was change to Gloucestershire Airport (GLO) in 1993. Expansion and updates were undertaken and completed in 2009. Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Oakhill, Priston, Radstock, and Ston Easton.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a number of great hotels in the area served by the Gloucestershire Airport. Hotels found less than two miles away include the Best Western Cheltenham Regency and the Travelodge Cheltenham. 1.5 miles from the airport, you can find the cozy accommodation of The Painswick and the Cardynman House.
An alternate airport to the Gloucestershire Airport is the Bristol International Airport, found in Bristol, England.
On this page it is easy to search for Gloucester, England, UK airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Gloucester, England, UK (GLO-Gloucestershire) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the GLO airport.
Most of these GLO
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Gloucester, England, UK
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the GLO airport are Guildhall, American Museum in Britain, and Georgian Garden.
Map of Gloucester, England, UK Hotels
View all Gloucester, England, UK (GLO-Gloucestershire) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Gloucester, England, UK (GLO-Gloucestershire) location map.
Weather Forecast for Gloucester, England, UK (GLO-Gloucestershire)
If you planning to travel to Gloucester, England, UK (GLO-Gloucestershire), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 4:04 AM.
The temperature feels like 53.75 with a humidity level of 85 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 75 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 2, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east at a speed of 5 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 8:06 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Tuesday
5/21
Light rain
55°F
High: 60°F
Low: 54°F
Precipitation: 70%
Today
5/22
Heavy rain
56°F
High: 58°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 90%
Thursday
5/23
Light shower rain
54°F
High: 56°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 50%
Friday
5/24
Overcast clouds
55°F
High: 61°F
Low: 47°F
Precipitation: 20%
Saturday
5/25
Scattered clouds
57°F
High: 66°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
5/26
Broken clouds
55°F
High: 63°F
Low: 49°F
Precipitation: 25%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Gloucester, England, UK GLO airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free GLO airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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