diff --git a/changelog.md b/changelog.md
index 550408ab..e4f9e743 100644
--- a/changelog.md
+++ b/changelog.md
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@
 * **[Plugins]** Support for Carsten's Arty Spotter script
 * **[Modding]** Added support for SK-60 mod (v1.2.1)
 * **[Mission Generation]** Introducing the Armed Recon flight plan, i.e. CAS against any Theater Ground Object
+* **[Doctrine]** Ability to customize the startup time allocated to the player
 
 ## Fixes
 * **[UI/UX]** A-10A flights can be edited again
diff --git a/game/ato/flightplans/flightplan.py b/game/ato/flightplans/flightplan.py
index e6c19d31..c1a51085 100644
--- a/game/ato/flightplans/flightplan.py
+++ b/game/ato/flightplans/flightplan.py
@@ -255,7 +255,9 @@ class FlightPlan(ABC, Generic[LayoutT]):
     def estimate_startup(self) -> timedelta:
         if self.flight.start_type is StartType.COLD:
             if self.flight.client_count:
-                return timedelta(minutes=10)
+                return timedelta(
+                    minutes=self.flight.coalition.game.settings.player_startup_time
+                )
             else:
                 # The AI doesn't seem to have a real startup procedure.
                 return timedelta(minutes=2)
diff --git a/game/settings/settings.py b/game/settings/settings.py
index 9db6d082..25a03de3 100644
--- a/game/settings/settings.py
+++ b/game/settings/settings.py
@@ -308,6 +308,20 @@ class Settings:
         default=2,
         detail="Creates a randomized altitude offset for airplanes.",
     )
+
+    player_startup_time: int = bounded_int_option(
+        "Player startup time",
+        page=CAMPAIGN_DOCTRINE_PAGE,
+        section=GENERAL_SECTION,
+        default=10,
+        min=0,
+        max=100,
+        detail=(
+            "The startup time allocated to player flights (default : 10 minutes, AI is 2 minutes). "
+            "Takes effect after the next turn. "
+        ),
+    )
+
     # Doctrine Distances Section
     airbase_threat_range: int = bounded_int_option(
         "Airbase threat range (NM)",
@@ -415,6 +429,7 @@ class Settings:
             "range is defined in the helicopter's yaml specification."
         ),
     )
+
     # Pilots and Squadrons
     ai_pilot_levelling: bool = boolean_option(
         "Allow AI pilot leveling",