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Medium airport

London Biggin Hill Airport

IATA BQHICAO EGKB🇬🇧 London
Coordinates
51.3308°N, 0.0325°E
Elevation
598 ft (182 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:20
Sunrise
05:04
Sunset
21:09
Civil dusk
21:53

About 16h 5m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About London Biggin Hill Airport

London Biggin Hill Airport

London Biggin Hill Airport is an operational general aviation and minor commercial airport serving Biggin Hill in the London Borough of Bromley, located 12 NM south-southeast of Central London. It specialises in general aviation, handling a spectrum of traffic from private aviation to large business jets. It currently has no scheduled airline service, as flights using the airport are not regularly permitted to carry fare-paying passengers.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EGKB

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 21▸ displaced5,925 ft / 1,806 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
11 / 292,598 ft / 792 m59 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP129.405 MHz
ATISATIS135.680 MHz
GND121.630 MHz
RDRTHAMES RDR132.700 MHz
TWRTWR134.805 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 1Class ATMA2500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
BIGGIN HILLClass GATZGND2584 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Crystal Palace Transmitter719 ft354 ft
Saint George Wharf Tower594 ft10 ft
Wrotham transmitter581 ft712 ft
Arena Tower492 ft23 ft
Strata SE1486 ft43 ft
Two Fifty One410 ft49 ft
One The Elephant407 ft26 ft
Millbank Tower387 ft36 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from London Biggin Hill Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for London Biggin Hill Airport?

The ICAO code for London Biggin Hill Airport is EGKB, and its IATA code is BQH.

Where is London Biggin Hill Airport located?

London Biggin Hill Airport is medium airport located in London, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 598 ft (182 m).

How many runways does London Biggin Hill Airport have?

London Biggin Hill Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,925 ft / 1,806 m.

What time zone is London Biggin Hill Airport in?

London Biggin Hill Airport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at London Biggin Hill Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at London Biggin Hill Airport is approximately 1.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near London Biggin Hill Airport?

The nearest airport to London Biggin Hill Airport is Titsey Airstrip (GB-0472), about 3.3 nm to the s, followed by Kenley Glider Field and Crockham Hill Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. London Biggin Hill Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.