Strasser Scheme

Strasser Scheme is a British initiative to waive landing fees payable by general aviation aircraft for landings resulting from genuine emergencies, diversions and precautionary procedures.^[1]

A review of fatal accidents in general aviation, published by the CAA in 1997, concluded that the costs incurred by a pilot in case of a diversion were a contributing factor in their decision to continue a flight despite safety concerns.^[2] The landing fees for a light aircraft can be as high as £1047,^[3] and were typically payable in full regardless of the circumstances of the landing prior to the adoption of this scheme.

As of January 2022^[update], only four airports remain which refuse to join the scheme, of 212 airports approached.^[4]^[5] These are: Bournemouth Airport, Lydd Airport, London Luton Airport and Manchester Airport. Additionally, Stansted Airport, a former participant, seems to have ceased their participation.

Furthermore, Heathrow Airport, London City Airport and Gatwick Airport were never asked to, and did not ever, join the scheme.

References

^ "Distress and Emergency Help". AOPA UK (trading name of British Light Aviation Centre Limited). Retrieved 11 June 2024.
^ "CAP667 - Review of General Aviation Fatal Accidents 1985-1994". 1 March 1997. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
^ "£1,047 landing fee for PA-28 pilot". Retrieved 25 March 2019.
^ "Carlisle Airport joins Strasser Scheme". Ukga.com. 5 December 2011. Archived from the original on 4 September 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
^ "Strasser Scheme Details" (pdf). AOPA UK (trading name of British Light Aviation Centre Limited). 27 January 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2024.