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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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