London Biggin Hill Airport private jet charter: airport guide (BQH)

London Biggin Hill Airport at a glance

London Biggin Hill Airport serves the London trip-planning area. Use the identifiers below to distinguish the airport from its individual private terminals.

Airport

London Biggin Hill Airport

IATA code

BQH

ICAO code

EGKB

Field elevation

584 ft MSL / 178 m

Longest physical runway

1,806 m / 5,925 ft (03/21)

Map coordinates

51.33083, 0.03250

Runway length is a physical dimension, not the usable takeoff or landing distance for your flight. Aircraft, loading, weather, declared distances and operating rules determine suitability.

Airport data checked October 12, 2026. NATS UK AIP ↗ London Biggin Hill Airport ↗ OurAirports geographic record ↗

BQH and regional airport map

The map marks London Biggin Hill Airport and the comparison airports. Use your confirmed FBO or handler address for the passenger transfer.

Other airports to compare near London

Compare these airports against the final address, ground transfer and aircraft proposal. Distances are not driving times, and the closest airfield is not necessarily suitable for the flight.

When should you put Biggin Hill on the shortlist?

Start with the exact London, Kent or southeast England address. The relevant comparison is the time and cost of getting the whole party there, combined with the aircraft and handling proposal.

For central London, obtain a realistic car plan through each airport you are considering. For an address southeast of the city, explain that destination before requesting a generic London quote. The London location guide helps frame the alternatives.

A lower flight quote may rely on a different aircraft, departure time or positioning arrangement. Keep those inputs consistent when asking whether Biggin Hill or Farnborough better fits the trip.

Flying private through BQH

Confirm the Biggin Hill Exec handling arrangements and the exact meeting point with your provider. The airport’s operations page describes its FBO service; that does not automatically reserve passenger services for an individual charter. London Biggin Hill Airport ↗

Ask for the car entrance, meeting time, luggage assistance and the contact responsible for changes. If the return uses a different aircraft, reconfirm the facility instructions rather than copying the outward itinerary.

Have the operator check current operating permissions, airport hours and any notices for both legs. Published runway information is for operational assessment and should not be used by a passenger to decide that a particular jet will fit. London Biggin Hill Airport ↗

Should you request a helicopter connection?

Treat a helicopter as a separately confirmed transfer option. Biggin Hill markets a London Heli Shuttle, but a short advertised flying time does not describe the complete journey from private-jet cabin to the final London address. London Biggin Hill Airport ↗

Ask who books the helicopter, which terms apply and whether the provider coordinates changes between the two flights. Do not assume it is included in the jet quotation.

What should a London charter proposal confirm?

Name BQH explicitly, include the destination address and state any hard appointment or event deadline. Add passenger documents requested by the provider, luggage dimensions and the complete return schedule.

For New York, ask about the actual aircraft’s nonstop proposal in each direction. For Nice, examine the whole itinerary charge, including positioning and a possible multi-day gap. A route price for London does not establish a confirmed BQH-specific total.

Use the fees checklist to compare handling, waiting, ground transfers and change terms before accepting the offer.

Connect this airport with your complete itinerary

Start with the London location guide to compare this airport with the wider destination. Then use the airport-specific details here when requesting the flight.

For an existing route guide, continue to New York–London, London–Nice. Each covers the wider city pair; the proposal still needs to identify this airport explicitly.

Compare the dedicated Farnborough airport guide before fixing the airport pair.

For date-specific travel, use our Wimbledon guide. Coordinate the aircraft, parking or handling plan and onward transport around the same event schedule.

Take the next planning step

Use these related guides to compare the details that could change your booking decision.

• Farnborough Airport private jet charter: airport guide