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Biggin Hill

Biggin Hill (EGKB/BQH) serves Biggin Hill, United Kingdom. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (03/21, 11/29). Field elevation is 598 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EGKB
  • Name: Biggin Hill
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 51.330799
  • Longitude: 0.0325
  • Elevation: 598 ft
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Municipality: Biggin Hill
  • IATA Code: BQH
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/London
  • Distance from City: 0.3 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 03/21

  • Designation: 03/21
  • Dimensions: 5912 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME, NDB
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 11/29

  • Designation: 11/29
  • Dimensions: 2598 X 59
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 134.800 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 135.675 MHz

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.bigginhillairport.com/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: Biggin Hill Ops: +44 1959 578500 / ops@bigginhillairport.com
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx GBP 15-25 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: GBP 30-150 per night depending on aircraft size
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: GBP
  • Remarks: Business aviation airport. Landing fees include noise supplement.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available from on-site FBO.
  • Fuel Type: Avgas 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: Yes
  • Remarks: Customs and immigration by prior arrangement. GAR required min 12h before arrival from outside UK/CTA.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: %H:%i
  • Curfew End: %H:%i
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No movements 23:00-06:30 (07:00 weekends). Noise preferential routes in effect. Max noise level 90 dBA at monitoring points.

Alternates

EGLC

  • ICAO: EGLC
  • Name: London City
  • Distance (NM): 10.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGKK

  • ICAO: EGKK
  • Name: Gatwick
  • Distance (NM): 13.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for GA flights from outside UK/CTA. ePassport gates available.

EGLL

  • ICAO: EGLL
  • Name: Heathrow
  • Distance (NM): 20.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site 24h. GAR must be submitted to Special Branch min 12h prior for non-scheduled flights. APIS/ePassport gates available.

EGMC

  • ICAO: EGMC
  • Name: Southend
  • Distance (NM): 28.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGKA

  • ICAO: EGKA
  • Name: Shoreham
  • Distance (NM): 32.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EGKB?
The tower frequency at Biggin Hill is 134.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at EGKB?
Biggin Hill offers Jet A-1, Avgas 100LL.
Does EGKB require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Biggin Hill (United Kingdom).
Does EGKB require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Biggin Hill.