Prior permissionPPR is required here. A filed flight plan does not count as permission to use the airfield, so ask the airport first.
Airfield Status
London Biggin Hill Airport is in London & South East (Bromley) and takes private jets, with central London the nearest big city. The longest runway is 03/21 – 1,806 m × 45 m macadam (grooved). You can clear customs here. Landing needs prior permission (PPR). From central London: approx. 15 miles; 6-minute London Heli Shuttle helicopter transfer.
- Runway
- 03/21 – 1,806 m × 45 m macadam (grooved)
- Customs & immigration
- Yes – on site (UK Border Force co-located with Biggin Hill Executive Handling during airport hours)
- Business jets
- Yes. Dedicated business aviation airport; handling for business aircraft up to B737/A320 size
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 06:30–23:00; weekends and public holidays 08:00–22:00 (local). No operations outside aerodrome operating hours
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Required
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1959 578 500 (main); Biggin Hill Executive Handling +44 (0)1959 578 552; Jetex London +44 (0)1959 528743
Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 29 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source
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Arrival Protocol
Biggin Hill Airport, Biggin Hill, Bromley, TN16 3BH. The nearest major city is central London, approx. 15 miles; 6-minute London Heli Shuttle helicopter transfer.
The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.
Ground Movement: journey times to the airport
By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redhill | 40 min | 17 mi · 28 km |
| Romford | 45 min | 32 mi · 51 km |
| London | 55 min | 18 mi · 29 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Handling & FBO
These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft. Handling is compulsory here, so you will need to use one.
See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.
Operational Notes
Biggin Hill Executive Handling private terminal (co-located with UK Border Force) and Jetex London FBO – both with direct ramp access for cars and helicopters.
No runway slots required; strictly PPR and handling mandatory for non-based aircraft over 6 tonnes. The Landing Hotel on site; two full-service FBOs; a port of entry with Border Force on site.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
Hotels, restaurants, chauffeurs and other services near London Biggin Hill Airport will be listed here. Run a business nearby? Get listed.
Other airports nearby
Straight-line miles, not road miles.
Destinations nearby
Flight times from here
How long it takes to fly from Biggin Hill to the main European business airports, by turboprop, light, midsize and large jet. See all the flight times from Biggin Hill.