Originally Posted by
bookworm
While what you write is correct, Dave, it may be misleading.
You can depart to/arrive from EU countries from anywhere in the UK, strips included. However, if going to/from non-EU countries, including the Channel Islands, you need to use a GAA aerodrome or Customs airport unless you have an explicit agreement with HMR&C.
Not sure you are right on that one Bookworm. We have operated from our privatre strip for years back and forth to Europe and the CI. I go every couple of weeks to the CI and just fill in the paperwork and fax as required the night before. We have had one visit in years as a routine call and nothing has ever been said about requiring a specific agreement. In fact HMCE are very accomodating and if you have nothing to hide you have nothing to fear.