London Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB)
Medium airport · London, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | London Biggin Hill Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGKB |
| IATA | BQH |
| Elevation | 598 ft (182 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°19'51" E 0°1'57" 51.33080, 0.03250 |
| Location | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,925 ft (1806 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
London Biggin Hill Airport at a glance
London Biggin Hill Airport is a medium airport in London, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as BQH. The field elevation of 598 ft (182 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGKB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 5,925 ft (1806 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGKB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to London Biggin Hill Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London City Airport | EGLC | 19 km (10 NM) |
| London Gatwick Airport | EGKK | 25 km (14 NM) |
| London Heathrow Airport | EGLL | 38 km (21 NM) |
| RAF Northolt | EGWU | 40 km (22 NM) |
| London Southend Airport | EGMC | 53 km (29 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for London Biggin Hill Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 598 ft field elevation of London Biggin Hill Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about London Biggin Hill Airport
What is the ICAO code of London Biggin Hill Airport?
The ICAO identifier of London Biggin Hill Airport is EGKB, and its IATA code is BQH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is London Biggin Hill Airport above sea level?
London Biggin Hill Airport sits at an elevation of 598 feet (182 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is London Biggin Hill Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.3308, 0.0325 — in London, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is London City Airport, about 19 km away.
Does EGKB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGKB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at London Biggin Hill Airport?
London Biggin Hill Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,925 ft (1806 m) with a ASP surface.