London Biggin Hill Airport

EGKB / BQH

London, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 16:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:20Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
6kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGKB 171620Z 14006KT 9999 FEW030 08/06 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 598ft
FEW 3,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,598ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGKB 171403Z 1715/1724 13005KT 9999 FEW012 SCT024 PROB30 TEMPO 1715/1722 7000 BKN010 BECMG 1722/1724 BKN006 TEMPO 1722/1724 3000 -DZ BR BKN002
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
22:00Z BECMG
+6h
IFR
Ceiling: 600ft
22:00Z TEMPO
+6h
LIFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 200ft
Light Drizzle, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
↓ 2.4kt ↔ 5.5kt
114° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
2,598 ft 59 ft ASP 105°
↑ 5.2kt ↔ 3.0kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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

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About London Biggin Hill Airport

London Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB/BQH) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in London, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 598 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (03/21, 11/29) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.