London Biggin Hill Airport

EGKB / BQH

London, GB

Last Updated
Jun 2, 18:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
18:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
9 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGKB 021850Z 24009KT 9999 FEW046 14/12 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 598 ft
FEW 4,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,198 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

London Biggin Hill Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 9 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,600 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain, Heavy Thunderstorm Hail. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 20:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Heavy Thunderstorm Hail between 18:00Z and 19:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions between 02:00Z and 03:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGKB 021658Z 0218/0303 24010KT 9999 SCT045 TEMPO 0218/0220 6000 SHRA BKN014 BKN020CB PROB40 TEMPO 0218/0219 25015G25KT 3000 +TSGR PROB30 TEMPO 0302/0303 BKN009
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
02:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+8h
IFR
Ceiling: 900 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GKB
03
21 ✈️
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
5,925 ft 148 ft ASP 26°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
11/29 2,598 ft 59 ft ASP 105°
6.4 kt 6.4 kt
135° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGKB

11,787 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.1%
MVFR
15.8%
IFR
13.1%
LIFR
7.9%

London Biggin Hill Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 21% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.9%
N
5.8%
S
23.9%
W
12%
NE
12%
NW
5.2%
SE
8.6%
SW
23.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.2°C
Range: -5°C to 32°C
-5°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

June May April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.1 kt

Statistics computed from 11,787 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.