London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH): Codes, Runways & Location
London Biggin Hill Airport (IATA: BQH · ICAO: EGKB) is a medium-sized airport serving London, United Kingdom. It lies at 51.3308° N, 0.0325° E, 598 ft (182 m) above sea level.
Overview of London Biggin Hill Airport
London Biggin Hill Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of London in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code BQH and the ICAO code EGKB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
London Biggin Hill Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1806 m (5925 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 598 ft (182 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being London City Airport (LCY) about 19 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 ≈ 1,806 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about London Biggin Hill Airport
Where is London Biggin Hill Airport located?
London Biggin Hill Airport is located in London, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.3308° N, 0.0325° E.
What is the airport code for London Biggin Hill Airport?
London Biggin Hill Airport has an IATA code of BQH and an ICAO code of EGKB.
How long is the runway at London Biggin Hill Airport?
London Biggin Hill Airport's longest runway is about 1806 m (5925 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does London Biggin Hill Airport have?
London Biggin Hill Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is London Biggin Hill Airport a major airport?
London Biggin Hill Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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