Arranging flights and onward transportation

When arranging commercial air transportation your current Traffic Management Office should book your flight to arrive at London Heathrow or Gatwick airport. Heathrow Airport is approximately 79 miles away while Gatwick Airport is 109 miles from RAF Alconbury. More information on Gatwick and Heathrow airports can be found at these web sites: http://www.gatwickairport.com and http://www.heathrowairport.com/.

** Please note that civilian clothes must be worn when flying into UK Airports, and please inform your sponsor of your expected arrival date and time.

Transport Options 
When you fly in to the UK, you will probably find yourself heavily burdened with luggage, and when you have a family, there is even more luggage, possibly car seats and pet cages. Coordinating your pick up for the Airport is one of the most important aspects in the PCS process.
If your sponsor is unable to collect you from the airport you will work closely with your sponsor to determine the best possible option for your situation. Since we do not have an official base courier service, there are three other options available to you. You or your sponsor can make arrangements to use the RAF Alconbury Services Airport Shuttle, utilize one of the base approved courier services or only as a last resort utilize public transportation.. All of these options should bereimbursable and you may claim reimbursement for these costs when youfile your vouchers. Please contact your service specific Financial Services office for specific guidance.

RAF Alconbury Airport SERVICES Shuttle
24-Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week.
ADVANCED RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Government Travel Cards accepted.
For prices and availability, please call. 
DSN: 314-268-3189 or Commercial: 01480 843 189

Taxi/Courier Services 
Passengers may coordinate ground transportation from one of the taxi/courier services listed below. Be advised that these pick-up arrangements need to be coordinated well in advance. Please dicuss in detail with your sponsor, so the correct sized vehicle is there to pick-up your family. If paying via your government travel card, there should be no VAT charges to you. Taxi/courier service is expensive from both airport locations. If you intend to obtain Pounds at the airport to pay for your transportation costs be certain to noify your bank that you will be using your card overseas.

Collins (07813 136 038) (to dial from CONUS: 011 44 7813 136 038)
Norwood (01832 273 585) (to dial from CONUS: 011 44 1832 273 585)
Steve's Taxi (01480 413 222) (to dial from CONUS: 011 44 1480 413 222)
Terry's (01480-\ 413 132) (to dial from CONUS: 011 44 1480 413 131)

Train Service 
The nearest train station is located in Huntingdon which is located three miles south of RAF Alconbury. Direct train service from King's Cross Station in London to Huntingdon is available every hour; however, using train services is not recommended, particullarily for those arriving with children.