Quick Turn at Split Kaštela (LDSP)
Cabin reset, lavatory service and waterless wipe-down at Croatia's busiest coastal airport
Quick Turn at Split Kaštela (LDSP) is a flight-ready reset for business jets operating multi-leg charters or shuttle patterns along the Adriatic. Between inbound and outbound legs, the cabin is vacuumed, lavatories and galley serviced, windows cleaned and the exterior nose, leading edges and entry area wiped down without water—all inside 45 to 90 minutes of ground time. Terso works airside at Split to keep your aircraft presentable for the next boarding, whether you're running a recurring seasonal schedule or calling in a one-off turnaround during a charter block.
05/23 · 2550 m
AIP and airport data78 ft
20 km
SplitWhy book a Quick Turn at Split Kaštela rather than wait for the next deep clean?
Multi-leg operations—shuttle charters between islands, positioning moves to Dubrovnik or Zagreb, day-trips to the Italian coast—stack up visible wear. Passengers track sand and sunscreen into the cabin, galley bins fill with espresso cups and pastry wrappers, and salt haze from the bay settles on the windscreen and nose cone. A Quick Turn resets the aircraft to the standard your next passengers expect without eating into slot-coordinated departure windows.
The service is designed around ground time. While the aircraft is on stand and the crew files for the next leg, we vacuum high-traffic zones, wipe down surfaces, empty and restock galley and lavatory bins with your own consumables, clean cockpit and cabin glass from the inside, and run a waterless wipe across the nose, leading edges and entry area to remove dust and salt film. Trash goes off the ramp, cabin air is neutralised, and the jet is ready to board again—no hose, no delay, no surprise when the handler calls for push-back.
What changes at Split Kaštela for Quick Turn scheduling and aircraft detailing?
Split is a Schedules Facilitated Airport during the summer season (29 March to 24 October 2026, 00:01–24:00). General and business aviation must agree arrival and departure times with the airport Traffic Coordinator or Ground OPS Centre no earlier than fourteen days before the flight. Stopovers longer than forty minutes depend on parking-stand availability, and aircraft without agreed times or parking can be refused landing. That coordination window is exactly when you should book the Quick Turn: once your slots and stand are confirmed, we lock the detailing crew to your block and work inside the agreed ground time.
The single runway, 05/23, is 2,550 metres of asphalt at 78 feet elevation on Kaštela Bay. Reference temperature in July reaches 29 °C. Salt air, high UV and summer heat mean painted surfaces oxidise faster and cabin interiors warm quickly on the apron. A waterless wipe between legs removes the fine salt film that dulls leading edges and windscreens, and cabin work in the shade of the fuselage keeps the interior fresh for boarding without waiting for the air-conditioning pack to catch up after a hot soak on stand.
How does Terso handle airside access and coordination with Split handlers?
Handling agents present at the airport manage stand allocation, GPU, stairs and ground transport. Terso holds its own airside pass and coordinates directly with your handler once you share the flight details and stand assignment. We do not require the handler to escort our crew or provide equipment; we bring our own carts, vacuum, cleaning chemistry and consumables to the aircraft.
Because Split operates slot coordination and parking-window approval during the busy season, tight ground time is the norm. We stage near the apron before your inbound lands, confirm stand location with the handler and begin work as soon as stairs are in place and the crew opens the door. If your outbound slot moves or stand assignment changes, a single call to our mobile keeps the detailing crew aligned with the new plan. The goal is zero impact on your departure clearance and no waiting for a third party to finish before you can board passengers.
What does the Quick Turn include, and what does it leave for a deeper detail?
The service covers everything a crew or charter passenger will see and touch during boarding and the next flight. Cabin floors are vacuumed in galleys, aisles and high-traffic zones; hard surfaces—tables, armrests, galley counters—are wiped down with pH-neutral cleaner safe for OEM cabin materials. Lavatories are cleaned, bins emptied and restocked with paper, soap and towels you supply. Galley trash goes off the aircraft, and any visible spills on counters or in the sink are removed.
Cockpit and cabin windows are cleaned from the inside to remove fingerprints, smudges and condensation haze. The exterior wipe is waterless and focuses on the nose cone, windscreen, leading edges of the wings and the area around the entry door—the surfaces passengers and ramp staff see during boarding. We do not wash the entire fuselage, polish brightwork or open gear bays; those tasks belong to a full exterior wash or detail. Cabin scent is neutralised with a light odour eliminator, not a heavy fragrance. The result is a reset aircraft, not a showroom finish, and it happens inside your slot window.
Can Quick Turns be scheduled as a recurring service for a seasonal Split base?
Yes, and recurring bookings are the simplest way to manage a summer charter programme or a corporate shuttle pattern. If your aircraft operates a predictable schedule—weekend rotations, island hops, weekly positioning flights—we build the Quick Turn into every turnaround and invoice monthly. You send the updated flight schedule at the start of each week, we confirm stand assignments with the handlers and the crew finds the aircraft ready to board on every inbound leg.
Recurring work also lets us pre-position consumables: if you prefer a specific bin-liner size, a particular glass cleaner or a neutral cabin scent, we stock it and bring it to each turnaround without waiting for a courier or a crew bag. For one-off charters or ad-hoc positioning flights, we accept bookings as late as the day before (subject to crew availability and slot confirmation), but advance notice during the Schedules Facilitated season makes coordination smoother for everyone.
How long does a Quick Turn take at Split, and what drives the duration?
Duration ranges from 45 minutes for a light jet to 90 minutes for a large-cabin, long-range aircraft. Cabin size, passenger count on the inbound leg and the state of the galley and lavatory all affect the clock. A super-midsize jet that carried six passengers on a one-hour flight from Venice will turn faster than the same airframe after a four-hour charter with twelve passengers, catering service and a full galley cycle.
We quote duration when you book and confirm the estimate once we see the aircraft on stand. If your slot window is tight—forty minutes between chocks-in and push-back—we prioritise the cabin, lavatory and cockpit glass, then move to the exterior wipe if time permits. The goal is always to finish before the crew calls for boarding, not to hold the departure for the last wipe of a nacelle. Ground time drives the scope, and we adjust the work to fit the window you have, not the window we wish you had.
Questions operators ask about Quick Turn at Split Kaštela
What is a Quick Turn at Split Kaštela?
A flight-ready cabin and waterless exterior wipe-down completed between two legs, inside your ground time. The service includes cabin vacuum and surface wipe-down, lavatory and galley reset, cockpit and cabin windows cleaned from inside, and a waterless wipe of the nose, leading edges and entry area. Duration is 45 to 90 minutes depending on aircraft size.
How far in advance should I book a Quick Turn during Split's summer season?
As soon as your slots and parking stand are confirmed with the airport, ideally within the fourteen-day coordination window. Split operates as a Schedules Facilitated Airport from late March to late October, requiring prior agreement of arrival and departure times. Once your slots and stand are approved, book the Quick Turn so we can lock crew and equipment to your ground-time block.
Does Terso coordinate directly with Split handlers, or do I need to arrange access?
We coordinate directly with the handling agent once you share flight details and stand assignment. Terso holds its own airside pass and does not require handler escort or equipment. We stage near the apron before your inbound lands, confirm stand location and begin work as soon as the aircraft door opens.
Can I book a Quick Turn for a same-day turnaround at Split?
Yes, subject to crew availability and slot confirmation, though advance notice is simpler during the coordinated season. We accept bookings as late as the day before the flight. However, because Split requires slot and parking approval up to fourteen days in advance during summer, earlier booking aligns detailing with your confirmed ground-time window.
What does the waterless exterior wipe cover?
Nose cone, windscreen, wing leading edges and the area around the entry door. The wipe removes dust, salt film and light soiling from the surfaces passengers and ramp staff see during boarding. It is not a full fuselage wash; belly, gear bays, winglets and tail are addressed in a separate exterior detail.
How does salt air at Split affect the aircraft between legs?
Salt haze from Kaštela Bay settles on painted surfaces and glass, dulling leading edges and windscreens. The coastal environment and summer heat accelerate oxidation and leave a fine film on the nose, wings and windows. A waterless wipe between legs removes the deposit before it bakes on, keeping the aircraft presentable without a full wash.
Can Quick Turns be scheduled as a recurring service for a seasonal charter programme?
Yes; recurring bookings are invoiced monthly and align with your flight schedule each week. If your aircraft operates a predictable pattern—weekend rotations, island shuttles, weekly positioning—we build the Quick Turn into every turnaround. You send the updated schedule at the start of each week, and we confirm stand assignments with handlers.
What happens if my outbound slot at Split moves after I book the Quick Turn?
A single call to our mobile keeps the detailing crew aligned with the new departure time. Slot and stand changes are common during the Schedules Facilitated season. We monitor your flight and adjust crew staging to match the revised window, ensuring the Quick Turn finishes before your new boarding time.
Do I need to supply consumables for lavatory and galley restocking?
Yes; we empty bins and restock with paper, soap and towels you provide. For recurring work, we can pre-position your preferred consumables at our staging area. For one-off turnarounds, the crew or handler typically brings restocking items to the aircraft, and we install them during the service.
How long is the minimum ground time needed for a Quick Turn at Split?
Forty-five minutes for a light jet; up to 90 minutes for a large-cabin aircraft. If your slot window is shorter, we prioritise cabin, lavatory and cockpit glass, then move to the exterior wipe if time permits. The goal is to finish before boarding, not to hold the departure for the last detail task.