Farnborough Airport (FAB): Codes, Runways & Location
Farnborough Airport (IATA: FAB · ICAO: EGLF) is a medium-sized airport serving Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom. It lies at 51.2758° N, 0.7763° W, 238 ft (73 m) above sea level.
Overview of Farnborough Airport
Farnborough Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Farnborough, Hampshire in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code FAB and the ICAO code EGLF. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Farnborough Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2440 m (8005 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 238 ft (73 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Blackbushe Airport (BBS) about 7 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,440 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Farnborough Airport
Where is Farnborough Airport located?
Farnborough Airport is located in Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.2758° N, 0.7763° W.
What is the airport code for Farnborough Airport?
Farnborough Airport has an IATA code of FAB and an ICAO code of EGLF.
How long is the runway at Farnborough Airport?
Farnborough Airport's longest runway is about 2440 m (8005 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Farnborough Airport have?
Farnborough Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Farnborough Airport a major airport?
Farnborough Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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