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London Biggin Hill Airport

London, United Kingdom

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London Biggin Hill Airport

London, United Kingdom

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Historic Battle of Britain airfield now serving business aviation.

Opened

1917

Location

London, United Kingdom

London Biggin Hill Airport is a general aviation and business aviation airport located in the London Borough of Bromley, approximately 14 miles southeast of central London. It operates primarily as a private and corporate aviation hub, handling executive jets, charter flights, and private aircraft rather than scheduled commercial airline services. The airfield has deep historical roots as a Royal Air Force station, most famously as a key fighter base during the Battle of Britain in World War II. Today, the airport is managed by Biggin Hill Airport Ltd and continues to develop its facilities to attract high-end business aviation operators. Despite its IATA code BQH, the airport does not serve scheduled passenger airlines and has no commercial terminal in the traditional sense. It hosts aviation-related businesses, maintenance operations, and private FBO (Fixed Base Operator) facilities catering to corporate and VIP travelers.

Terminals

The airport has no commercial passenger terminal; facilities consist of private FBO lounges and business aviation handling suites.

Getting to & from

The airport is accessible primarily by private car or taxi, with Bromley South and other nearby rail stations offering connections to central London.

Airlines here

No scheduled commercial airlines operate from Biggin Hill; the airport is served by private charter operators and business jet companies.

Notable facts

›RAF Biggin Hill was one of the most important Fighter Command stations during the Battle of Britain in 1940.
›The airport is located approximately 14 miles southeast of central London in the London Borough of Bromley.
›A memorial chapel on site commemorates RAF personnel who served and died at Biggin Hill during World War II.
›The airport hosts the annual Biggin Hill Festival of Flight airshow, celebrating its aviation heritage.
›It operates as a dedicated business and general aviation airport with no scheduled commercial airline services.

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London Biggin Hill Airport is a general aviation and minor commercial airport in Biggin Hill in the London Borough of Bromley, 12 NM south-southeast of Central London. It handles 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.

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