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EGKB

London Biggin Hill Airport · London

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
598 ft / 182 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 134.80 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for London Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB), located in London, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 598 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
London Biggin Hill Airport
ICAO / IATA
EGKB / BQH
Municipality
London
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
598 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03 / 21
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,925 ft / 1,806 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 26° / 206°
RWY 03 (26°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (206°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,598 ft / 792 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 105° / 285°
RWY 11 (105°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (285°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
129.40 MHz
ATIS ATIS
135.68 MHz
GND
121.63 MHz
RDR THAMES RDR
132.70 MHz
TWR TWR
134.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGLCILS
London City Airport
19 km / 11 nm
EGKKILS
London Gatwick Airport
26 km / 14 nm
EGLLILS
London Heathrow Airport
38 km / 20 nm
EGWU
RAF Northolt
40 km / 22 nm
EGMCILS
London Southend Airport
53 km / 29 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026