Private jets at London Biggin Hill Airport
Biggin Hill is about 12 nautical miles south-south-east of London and is open 06:30-23:00 local on weekdays and 08:00-22:00 at weekends and on public holidays, with no operations outside those hours. UK Border Force is available during opening hours, and there are two private terminals, Biggin Hill Executive Handling and Jetex London.
- Longest runway
- 1,806 m
- Codes
- BQH · EGKB
- Business aviation handling
- 2 handlers
Travel guide: Flying with Pets on a Private Jet.
One of six airports in our London guide.
Business aviation handling
Biggin Hill Executive Handling runs the airport's private terminal, co-located with UK Border Force, and Jetex London has a 1,900-square-metre private terminal. The UK AIP lists a passenger terminal plus two VIP lounges.
Biggin Hill Executive Handling
The airport's own FBO, co-located with UK Border Force for arrivals and departures. Handles light aircraft and business jets up to Boeing 737/Airbus A320 size, larger on request.
Jetex London
FBO at Building 510, Churchill Way. 1,900-square-metre private terminal with lounges, a cigar lounge, boardrooms and shower suites. On-site UK Border Force and customs control.
Worth knowing before you fly
- Both FBOs have UK Border Force on site, and Jetex gives 12 miles to Canary Wharf and 15 miles to central London.
- Opening hours are firm: nothing moves after 23:00 on weekdays or 22:00 at weekends, and 06:30-07:00 is limited to ICAO Chapter 4 aircraft.
- The runway is 1,806 m, with a landing distance of 1,555-1,670 m, so the operator should confirm performance for larger long-range jets before you commit.
- Every international arrival needs a General Aviation Report (GAR) filed in advance, so passenger details are needed before the flight.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | Mon-Fri 06:30-23:00 local, Sat, Sun and public holidays 08:00-22:00 local (the UK AIP gives the same in UTC: 0630-2300 winter, 0530-2200 summer). Operations are not permitted outside these hours. Fuel, handling and de-icing follow aerodrome hours. The airport restricts 06:30-07:00 to ICAO Chapter 4 aircraft. |
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| Prior permission | Strictly PPR for all movements. PPR is obtained through the booking form on the airport website or bigginbooking.com, at least 30 minutes before ETD or ETA. The UK AIP says filing a flight plan complies with the PPR requirement. The airport's terms and conditions must be obtained before use. |
| Customs and immigration | UK Border Force is available during aerodrome hours. A General Aviation Report (GAR) is required before international arrivals. Biggin Hill Executive Handling is co-located with UK Border Force, and Jetex London has on-site Border Force and customs control. |
| Slots | The UK AIP does not describe slot coordination; every movement needs PPR through the airport's booking form. |
| Noise and night restrictions | No operations outside published hours, and 06:30-07:00 is limited to ICAO Chapter 4 aircraft. Jets must be ICAO Chapter 3 or better at other times. Noise preferential routes are enforced by a noise and track-keeping system, with penalty charges and possible permanent exclusion for repeated breaches. APUs may not run for more than 30 minutes without the operator's consent. Pilots are asked to avoid reverse thrust above idle. |
| Aircraft parking | Hangar space for visiting aircraft is available (UK AIP). Handling is mandatory for all non-based aircraft over 6,001 kg MTOW, and they must report to the Main Apron or the nominated handler's apron unless arranged otherwise. Wing-tip clearance on the Main Apron is reduced, with marshalling provided. No parking time limits are published. |
| De-icing | Available during aerodrome hours; contact Biggin Hill Flight Operations. The airport applies a clean aircraft policy for de-icing and anti-icing. |
| Other restrictions | Mandatory handling for non-based aircraft over 6,001 kg MTOW. Declared distances: take-off run 1,781 m (runway 03) or 1,670 m (runway 21); landing distance 1,555 m (runway 03) or 1,670 m (runway 21). The runway slope makes landing distance remaining hard to judge in some conditions. Departures must fly speed-limited noise routes (no more than 185 knots until set points). Cost-sharing flights advertised on flight-sharing platforms are not permitted. |
Runways
| 03/21 | 1,806 m, asphalt (macadam, grooved) |
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By road
| Central London | 15 miles (Jetex figure) |
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| Canary Wharf | 12 miles (Jetex figure) |
Flying times
| To | Distance | Light or midsize jet |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 148 nm | About 40 min |
| Paris | 170 nm | About 45 min |
| Geneva | 389 nm | About 1h 15m |
| Nice | 544 nm | About 1h 35m |
| Ibiza | 750 nm | About 2h 00m |
| Marrakech | 1,237 nm | About 3h 10m |
| Mykonos | 1,358 nm | About 3h 25m |
| Dubai | 2,949 nm | Long-range jet |
| New York | 3,014 nm | Long-range jet |
Nearby airports
More airport guides nearby: London Luton Airport, Manchester Airport, Hawarden Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Paris Le Bourget Airport, Brussels Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at London Biggin Hill Airport?
Yes, two. Biggin Hill Executive Handling runs the airport's private terminal, co-located with UK Border Force, and Jetex London has a 1,900-square-metre private terminal. The UK AIP lists a passenger terminal plus two VIP lounges.
What are London Biggin Hill Airport's opening hours for private flights?
Mon-Fri 06:30-23:00 local, Sat, Sun and public holidays 08:00-22:00 local (the UK AIP gives the same in UTC: 0630-2300 winter, 0530-2200 summer). Operations are not permitted outside these hours. Fuel, handling and de-icing follow aerodrome hours. The airport restricts 06:30-07:00 to ICAO Chapter 4 aircraft.
Can I clear customs at London Biggin Hill Airport on a private flight?
UK Border Force is available during aerodrome hours. A General Aviation Report (GAR) is required before international arrivals. Biggin Hill Executive Handling is co-located with UK Border Force, and Jetex London has on-site Border Force and customs control.
Checked 20 October 2026 from the UK AIP and published airport, government and handler information (aurora.nats.co.uk, bigginhillairport.com, jetex.com). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
