London Biggin Hill Airport Prepares to Shift Up a Gear. Again.

London Biggin Hill Airport Prepares to Shift Up a Gear. Again.

London Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB) is implementing additional improvements that will allow it to grow further, following the significant industrial presence already established at the airport, notably Bombardier with its vast maintenance facility. This summer, it has been resurfacing the main runway 03-21 (grooved asphalt). It is on the verge of having a GPS approach to Runway 03, something many (mainly US) operators have been requesting so they can incorporate the airport in their operations. This is currently subject to test flights and is expected to become a published approach in November.

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Jetex London to Wow Private Jet Flyers

Jetex London to Wow Private Jet Flyers

London is a natural next destination for Jetex, an award-winning global leader in executive aviation, and it becomes the brand’s 35th international FBO location. Jetex entered in an agreement with Avia Solutions Group to operate the FBO at Hangar 510 at Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB/BQH). The airport rightfully holds a pride of place in British History. Opened in 1916, the property was vacated by the Royal Air Force in 1992 and has operated as a privately-owned civilian airfield dedicated to business and civilian aviation ever since.

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