London Biggin Hill Airport

EGKB / BQH

London, GB

Last Updated
Apr 18, 07:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
07:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
6 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGKB 180720Z 29006KT 250V320 9999 FEW013 10/07 Q1022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 598 ft
FEW 1,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,898 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

London Biggin Hill Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 6 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,300 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

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 180459Z 1806/1815 24008KT 9999 FEW025 BECMG 1806/1809 30010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:39Z BASE
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VFR 240° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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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°
0.6 kt 6.0 kt
96° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
2,598 ft 59 ft ASP 105°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGKB

9,670 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.4%
MVFR
17.6%
IFR
14.9%
LIFR
9%

London Biggin Hill Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 23.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between -5°C and 25°C with an average of 8.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.5%
NE
9.1%
E
7.5%
SE
9%
S
26.8%
SW
24.8%
W
11.8%
NW
5.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.3°C
Range: -5°C to 25°C
-5°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

April September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.4 kt

Statistics computed from 9,670 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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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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.