London Biggin Hill Airport

EGKB / BQH

London, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
02:20Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
8 kt
70°
8 km
Visibility
300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGKB 040220Z AUTO 07008KT 8000 OVC003/// 06/05 Q1027

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 598 ft
OVC 300 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
898 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGKB 032306Z 0400/0409 07007KT 9999 SCT004 TEMPO 0400/0409 6000 -DZ BKN004 PROB30 TEMPO 0403/0408 0300 FG BKN001
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
03:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.3 km
Ceiling: 100 ft
Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GKB
03
21
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 5,925 ft 148 ft ASP 26°
5.8 kt 5.6 kt
44° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
2,598 ft 59 ft ASP 105°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGKB

7,598 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.3%
MVFR
18.8%
IFR
17.1%
LIFR
8.7%

London Biggin Hill Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 25.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between -5°C and 25°C with an average of 8.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6%
NE
9.2%
E
6.7%
SE
9.3%
S
29.3%
SW
23.3%
W
11.1%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.2°C
Range: -5°C to 25°C
-5°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,598 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

London Biggin Hill Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGKB
IATA Code: BQH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 598 ft MSL

Location

City: London
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.330799°
Longitude: 0.032500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,925 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 2,598 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About London Biggin Hill Airport

Overview

London Biggin Hill Airport serves as a strategic medium-sized airport located in the Greater London area, positioned at 51.330799, 0.032500. Situated at an elevation of 598 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation services with two asphalted runways supporting varied flight operations. Its proximity to London makes it a significant regional aviation facility.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 58.7% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring in 19.9% of observations. Wind patterns are consistently from the south at 180° with an average speed of 10 knots, occasionally reaching maximum speeds of 25 knots. Temperature ranges widely from -5°C to 25°C, with an average of 8.6°C, suggesting pilots should be prepared for significant seasonal variations.

Notable Features

Both runways (03/21 and 11/29) demonstrate favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility. Runway 03/21 spans 5,925 feet, while runway 11/29 is shorter at 2,598 feet, providing flexibility for different aircraft types. The airport's low occurrence of low visibility conditions (fog at only 1.5%) and consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles supports reliable operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during September, October, and November, which represent the best VFR months. Crosswind components are moderate, averaging 4.8 knots for runway 03/21 and 7.8 knots for runway 11/29. The consistent southern wind direction provides predictable approach and departure patterns for most aircraft operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.