Air BP invests in fuel system upgrades at Land's End Airport.

Tuesday 17th October 2017

Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and service supplier, has completed a series of upgrades and enhancements to the fuel system at Land's End Airport (LEQ/EGHC) in the UK.


The investment at Land's End Airport includes the introduction of a 50,000-litre capacity Jet A-1 tank with a 110% concrete bund, a kerbside pump and associated filter units. This new equipment will allow Land's End Airport to increase its fuel delivery size and improve stock-holding onsite.


Air BP has also supplied the airport with an additional fuel bowser for the busy gig racing period off the Isles of Scilly. The company currently offers two grades of fuel at Land's End - Jet A-1 and 100LL - and has supported the airport in a relationship dating back to 2005.


Air BP's investment at Land's End Airport reinforces its commitment to the UK business and general aviation sector, where it supplies fuel to 32 general aviation airports.


Paul Westerman, Air BP general aviation director UK & France, comments: "We are extremely pleased to have carried out these enhancements at Land's End Airport. We greatly value our customers and are proud to help them improve their offering. We look forward to continuing our long and successful relationship with Land's End and remain committed to supporting the growth aspirations of our customers."


Land's End Airport is located close to Penzance in Cornwall and is the most south-westerly airport in mainland Britain. From there, the flight to the Isles of Scilly takes just 15 minutes.

Photo caption: Left to right - Chris Pearson, airport manager and senior air traffic controller; Russell Halley general aviation account manager, Air BP and Stuart Reid chief financial officer, Isles of Scilly Steamship Group.

About Air BP

•    As the aviation division of BP, Air BP is one of the world's largest suppliers of aviation fuel products and services. It currently supplies around seven billion gallons of jet kerosene and aviation gasoline each year. Air BP fuels around 6,000 flights every day at more than 800 locations in over 50 countries. Customers include domestic and international airlines, the military, business and private aircraft owners, international airports and airfield operators.

•    Supporting its fuel offer, Air BP provides a range of services for customers including technical expertise via a complete aviation fuel consultancy service, including the design, build and operation of fuelling facilities, to help customers protect their operations and manage risks. Other services on offer include supporting customers to meet their environmental goals, the Air BP Sterling Card for efficient general aviation refuelling and RocketRoute MarketPlace enabling users to purchase fuel and connect with thousands of ground handlers, fixed base operators (FBOs) and aviation providers worldwide.

•    For a full list of locations served by Air BP, go to:     www.airbp.com/wheretofind