EGKB —  BIGGIN HILL

EGKB AD 2.1  AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

EGKB —  BIGGIN HILL

EGKB AD 2.2  AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1

ARP coordinates and site at AD

Lat: 511951N Long: 0000157E
2

Direction and distance from city

12 NM SSE of London

3

Elevation / Reference temperature / Mean Low Temperature

584 FT / 20 °C / -

4

Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN

149 FT

5

Magnetic Variation / Annual Change

0.59°E (2022) / 0.19°E

6

AD Administration

BIGGIN HILL AIRPORT LTD.

 

Address

Biggin Hill Airport, Biggin Hill, Kent, TN16 3BH

 

Telephone

01959-578500 (Admin)

01959-578525 (ATC/Ops/Fuel)

01959-578552 (Handling)

 

E-mail address

operations@bigginhillairport.com

 

Web address

www.bigginhillairport.com

7

Type of Traffic permitted (IFR/VFR)

IFR/VFR

8

Remarks

 

EGKB AD 2.3  OPERATIONAL HOURS

1

AD Administration

Mon-Fri 0630-2300 (0530-2200); Sat, Sun and PH 0800-2200 (0700-2100).

2

Customs and immigration

UK Border Force available during AD operational hours. UK GAR (General Aviation Report) required prior to international arrivals.

3

Health and sanitation

As AD Hours.

4

AIS Briefing Office

As AD Hours.

5

ATS Reporting Office (ARO)

As AD Hours.

6

MET Briefing Office

As AD Hours.

7

ATS

See also AD 2.18.

8

Fuelling

As AD Hours.

9

Handling

As AD Hours.

10

Security

H24

11

De-icing

As AD Hours.

12

Remarks

Use of this aerodrome is strictly PPR. Operations are not permitted outside of aerodrome operating hours.

EGKB AD 2.4  HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1

Cargo handling facilities

Contact Biggin Hill Airport Flight Operations.

2

Fuel and oil types

JET A-1, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF JET A-1) , AVGAS 100LL

Oils by arrangement.

3

Fuelling facilities/capacity

JET A-1 fuel truck, SAF JET A-1 fuel truck, AVGAS 100LL self serve pumps, truck on request.
Defueling available on request.

4

De-icing facilities

Yes – Contact Biggin Hill Airport Flight Operations.

5

Hangar space for visiting aircraft

Yes.

6

Repair facilities for visiting aircraft

Yes.

7

Remarks

Mandatory handling applies to all non-based aircraft over a MTOW of 6001 KG.

All non-based arrivals above a MTOW of 6001 KG must report to the Main Apron or nominated handling agent apron unless by prior arrangement (Biggin Hill Ops 01959-578525).

Portable water, toilet servicing, GPU, airstart and airstairs all available.

Biggin Hill Ops – Channel 131.790
Biggin Hill Executive Handling

Handling and associated ground equipment for all light aircraft and business aviation aircraft up to B737/A320 size, larger aircraft on request.

EGKB AD 2.5  PASSENGER FACILITIES

1

Hotels

Hotels on the airport and in the vicinity.

2

Restaurants

Cafe, Bar. VIP and executive catering by arrangement

3

Transportation

Buses, taxis, car hire and limousines. Nearest railway stations: Bromley South and Orpington. Rail/Air link by shuttle bus.

4

Medical facilities

Limited first aid treatment.

5

Bank and Post Office

Biggin Hill Village 1.5 miles.

6

Tourist Office

 
7

Remarks

Passenger terminal plus two VIP lounges.

EGKB AD 2.6  RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1

AD category for fire fighting services

RFF Category A6

RFFS Category 7 accepted under remission.

2

Rescue equipment

4 x 6x6 Major Foam Tender.

3

Capability for removal of disabled aircraft

Refer to Airport Operations Manager or FSM.

4

Remarks

 

EGKB AD 2.7  SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - CLEARING

1

Type of clearing equipment

Mechanical & Chemical De-icing.

2

Clearance priorities

Standard. See Airport Winter Operations Plan.

3

Remarks

Latest information from: Biggin Operations Tel: 01959-578525.

EGKB AD 2.8  APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS/POSITIONS DATA

1

Apron surface and strength

MAIN APRON

PCN 45/F/C/X/U Surface: Tarmac/Concrete.
Some portions of the Main Apron have a slope of 2%.

SOUTH EAST APRON

Surface: Concrete

PCN 45/R/C/X/U

2

Taxiway width, surface and strength

Taxiway ALPHA: 15 M

Surface: Asphalt. Between A1-A2: Concrete.

  

Taxiway BRAVO: 15 M

Surface: Asphalt

PCN 45/F/C/X/T

  

Taxiway CHARLIE: 15 M

Surface: Asphalt

Engine run area width 35 M.

  

Taxiway DELTA: 15 M

Surface: Asphalt

PCN 30/F/C/X/T

  

Taxiway FOXTROT: 17 M

Surface: Asphalt

PCN 30/F/C/X/T

  

Taxiway HOTEL: 15 M

Surface: Asphalt

PCN 45/F/C/X/T

  

Taxiway JULIET: 15 M

Surface: Asphalt

  

Taxiway KILO: 15 M

Surface: Asphalt

  

Taxiway LIMA: 15 M

Surface: Concrete and asphalt

PCN 45/F/C/X/U

3

Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation

 
4

VOR checkpoints

 
5

INS checkpoints

 
6

Remarks

 

EGKB AD 2.9  SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND MARKINGS

1

Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and visual

docking/parking guidance system of aircraft stands

All aircraft are mashalled as required.

2

Runway and taxiway markings and lighting

Runway marking aid(s):

03/21 : Runway 03: Runway designation, displaced threshold, aiming point, centre-line.
Runway 21: Runway designation, aiming point, centre-line, touchdown zone.

  

Runway light(s):

03/21: Runway edge, stop end, PAPI.

  

Taxiway marking aid(s):

  

Yellow centre-line, taxiway holding position.

  

Taxiway light(s):

ALPHA: Green centre-line reflective studs. Between A3 and C Taxiway, Blue Edge Lights (Portable).
BRAVO: Blue edge lights.
CHARLIE: Blue edge lights (Portable).
DELTA: Blue edge lights.
FOXTROT: Blue edge lights (Portable).
HOTEL: Blue edge lights.
JULIET: Blue edge lights (Portable), green centre-line reflective studs.
KILO: Green centre-line reflective studs.
LIMA: Green centre-line reflective studs.

3

Stop bars and runway guard lights (if any)

Guard Lights at all Holding Points for Runway 03/21.
Stop Bars at all Holding Points for Runway 03/21, Taxiway Holds F1 and F4, and at the following locations which are not associated with a Runway Holding Point: A2, A3, D2 and D3 Runway Link Taxiways.
Stop Bars operational during aerodrome operational hours.

4

Other runway protection measures

 
5

Remarks

Illuminated wind direction indicators west of Taxiway D between D1 and D2 (512013.35N 0000205.05E), and north of Foxtrot Taxiway between F1 and F3 (511925.46N 0000151.41E).

EGKB AD 2.10  AERODROME OBSTACLES

In Approach/Take-off areas
Obstacle ID/ DesignationObstacle
Type
Obstacle
Position
Elevation/HeightObstruction
Lighting Type/Colour
Remarks
123456

(EGKB9495) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512032.49N 0000219.24E

546 FT

70 FT

No

 

(EGKB9504) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512030.82N 0000230.28E

534 FT

73 FT

No

 

(EGKB9505) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512029.93N 0000230.55E

531 FT

67 FT

No

 

(EGKB8277) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512023.76N 0000230.91E

535 FT

69 FT

No

 

(EGKB6936) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512023.11N 0000230.96E

547 FT

83 FT

No

 

(EGKB9516) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512022.45N 0000230.83E

557 FT

94 FT

No

 

(EGKB6992) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512022.20N 0000229.95E

536 FT

66 FT

No

 

(EGKB9517) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512021.69N 0000229.78E

544 FT

73 FT

No

 

(EGKB9818) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

STREETLIGHT

511927.54N 0000131.11E

592 FT

15 FT

No

 

(EGKB9827) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

STREETLIGHT

511925.35N 0000133.90E

594 FT

13 FT

No

 

(EGKB9983) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

MOBILE OBSTACLE

511925.19N 0000133.97E

595 FT

16 FT

No

 

(EGKB9831) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

STREETLIGHT

511924.38N 0000134.91E

594 FT

12 FT

No

 

(EGKB10044) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

LOCALISER

511924.01N 0000136.45E

593 FT

7 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGKB9834) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

STREETLIGHT

511923.87N 0000135.40E

594 FT

11 FT

No

 

(EGKB9842) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

STREETLIGHT

511921.93N 0000137.46E

598 FT

10 FT

No

 

(EGKB9852) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

STREETLIGHT

511920.82N 0000138.53E

602 FT

11 FT

No

 

(EGKB10173) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

TREE

511918.58N 0000138.48E

625 FT

41 FT

No

 

(EGKB8166) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

TREE

511918.08N 0000138.68E

632 FT

50 FT

No

 

(EGKB9885) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

TREE

511916.50N 0000138.69E

635 FT

62 FT

No

 

(EGKB9882) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

TREE

511852.00N 0000112.14E

667 FT

70 FT

No

 

(EGKB9767) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

TREE

511850.67N 0000109.11E

672 FT

75 FT

No

 

(EGKB9756) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

TREE

511847.91N 0000117.58E

677 FT

78 FT

No

 

(EGKB9881) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

TREE

511846.52N 0000110.44E

679 FT

75 FT

No

 

(EGKB9872) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

TREE

511841.53N 0000122.06E

707 FT

94 FT

No

 

(EGKB7965) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

TREE

511839.40N 0000114.33E

688 FT

58 FT

No

 

(EGKB9878) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

TREE

511831.05N 0000111.17E

714 FT

79 FT

No

 

(EGKB9353) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

TREE

511822.09N 0000105.01E

718 FT

68 FT

No

 

(EGKB7101) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

TREE

511810.40N 0000048.27E

762 FT

84 FT

No

 

(EGKB9307) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

TREE

511733.73N 0000035.02E

844 FT

73 FT

No

 

(EGKB8005) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

MAST

511729.35N 0000003.88W

881 FT

97 FT

No

 

(EGKB9302) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

TREE

511718.41N 0000031.86E

887 FT

65 FT

No

 

(EGKB9316) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

MAST LIGHTNING CONDUCTOR

511708.93N 0000034.70E

1021 FT

185 FT

No

 

(EGKB8003) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

TREE

511707.60N 0000004.94E

938 FT

89 FT

No

 

(EGKB7995) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF

MAST

511645.20N 0000049.23W

1008 FT

137 FT

Yes

Red

 
In circling area and at aerodrome
Obstacle ID/ DesignationObstacle
Type
Obstacle
Position
Elevation/HeightObstruction
Lighting Type/Colour
Remarks
123456

(EGKB7231)

COMMS MAST

512033.57N 0000212.43E

592 FT

118 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGKB9251)

TREE

511914.18N 0000419.83E

695 FT

100 FT

No

 

(EGKB9163)

TREE

511840.02N 0000502.74E

751 FT

74 FT

No

 

(EGKB9272)

TREE

511825.68N 0000033.88W

794 FT

67 FT

No

 

(EGKB9168)

TREE

511819.07N 0000451.15E

844 FT

115 FT

No

 

(EGKB7994)

MAST

511811.57N 0000059.54W

877 FT

121 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGKB9147)

TREE

511808.58N 0000248.94E

768 FT

59 FT

No

 

(EGKB9151)

TREE

511807.28N 0000309.48E

787 FT

66 FT

No

 

(EGKB9155)

TREE

511800.11N 0000312.60E

819 FT

94 FT

No

 

(EGKB9428)

TREE

511752.28N 0000214.03E

790 FT

98 FT

No

 

(EGKB7992)

MAST

511750.15N 0000058.71W

927 FT

126 FT

No

 

(EGKB9059)

TREE

511738.05N 0000215.57E

816 FT

86 FT

No

 

(EGKB9096)

TREE

511727.59N 0000321.43E

875 FT

88 FT

No

 

(EGKB9092)

TREE

511718.23N 0000301.30E

905 FT

95 FT

No

 

(EGKB9066)

TREE

511718.05N 0000220.68E

864 FT

78 FT

No

 

(EGKB9012)

TREE

511714.78N 0000101.52E

928 FT

96 FT

No

 

(EGKB9000)

MAST LIGHTNING CONDUCTOR

511704.52N 0000050.98E

987 FT

122 FT

Yes

Red

 

EGKB AD 2.11  METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1

Associated MET Office

MET OFFICE HEATHROW

2

Hours of service

MET Office outside hour

H24

3

Office responsible for TAF preparation

Periods of validity

MET OFFICE HEATHROW

9 hours.

4

Trend forecast

Interval of issuance

 
5

Briefing/consultation provided

Self briefing located in the Crew Facility.

6

Flight documentation

Language(s) used

Charts abbreviated plain language text. TAFs/METARs.

English.

7

Charts and other information available for briefing or

consultation

 
8

Supplementary equipment available for providing information

Self briefing terminal (internet) located in Biggin Operations.

9

ATS units provided with information

BIGGIN HILL

THAMES DIRECTOR

10

Additional information (limitation of service, etc.)

Weather Broadcast on ATIS 135.680 MHz.

EGKB AD 2.12  RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Designations RWY Number

True bearing

Dimensions of RWY

Surface of RWY/
SWY/
Strength

THR co-ordinates/ THR Geoid undulation

THR elevation/
Highest elevation of TDZ of precision APP RWY
Slope of RWY/ SWY
1234567

03

025.71°

1806 x 45 M

RWY surface: Macadam, Grooved

PCN 45/F/C/X/U

511932.44N 0000142.18E

148.7 FT

THR 577.2 FT

RWY 03 1.13% down
RWY 21 1.13% up

21

205.71°

1806 x 45 M

RWY surface: Macadam, Grooved

PCN 45/F/C/X/U

512017.72N 0000216.98E

148.7 FT

THR 516.8 FT

TDZ 549.8 FT

RWY 03 1.13% down
RWY 21 1.13% up

SWY DimensionsClearway DimensionsStrip DimensionsRESA Dimensions, Overshoot / UndershootLocation/description of arresting systemOFZRemarks
891011121314

394 x 150 M

1792 x 280 M

240 x 90 M

-

  

RWY 03

Threshold displaced by 251 M.

Landing distance remaining may be difficult to assess under certain conditions due to runway profile.

At threshold, sight distance at 3 M eye height approximately 720 M.

At aiming point, sight distance at 3 M eye height approximately 540 M.

134 x 150 M

1792 x 280 M

90 x 90 M

-

  

RWY 21

Threshold displaced by 2 M.

Landing distance remaining may be difficult to assess under certain conditions due to runway profile.

At threshold, sight distance at 3 M eye height approximately 780 M.

At aiming point, sight distance at 3 M eye height approximately 480 M.

ATZ extended to 2.5 NM to cover Runway 21 IFR Noise Preferential Departures.

EGKB AD 2.13  DECLARED DISTANCES

Runway designator

TORA

TODA

ASDA

LDA

Remarks

123456

03

1781 M

2175 M

1781 M

1555 M

 

21

1670 M

1804 M

1670 M

1670 M

 

03

1781 M

2175 M

1781 M

1555 M

 

21

1670 M

1804 M

1670 M

1670 M

 

EGKB AD 2.14  APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

RWYApproach lighting Type/ Length/ IntensityThreshold lighting Colour/ Wing barsVASIS/ MEHT/ PAPI/PAPI Dist from THRTDZ,lightingLengthRunway Centre LinelightingLength/ Spacing/Colour/ IntensityRunway edge lighting Length/ Spacing/Colour/ IntensityRunway end lighting Colour/ Wing barsStopway lightingLength/ColourRemarks
12345678910

03

Centre-line with one crossbar.

363 M

Light intensity high

Green wingbars

PAPI

Left / 3 ° 4

43 FT

220 M

  

HI elev bi-directional with LI omni-directional component

Stop end

Red

 

EDGE:

Runway edge lights approximately 4 M beyond the declared runway width.

21

Coded centre-line with three crossbars.

420 M

Light intensity high

Green wingbars

PAPI

Left / 3 °

50 FT

231 M

  

HI elev bi-directional with LI omni-directional component

Stop end

Red

 

EDGE:

The last 600 M of runway edge lights are coloured yellow to designate the runway stop end caution zone.
Runway edge lights approximately 4 M beyond the declared runway width.

EGKB AD 2.15  OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1

ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation

 
2

LDI location and lighting

Anemometer location and lighting

Anemometer: 512012.75N 0000205.15E (LGTD) - 511930.98N 0000147.21E (LGTD)

3

TWY edge and centre line lighting

 
4

Secondary power supply/switch-over time

Yes. 15 seconds. Battery back-up.

5

Remarks

Main Apron floodlighting. Blue edge lights on main apron

EGKB AD 2.16  HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1

Coordinates TLOF or THR of FATO, geoid undulation

TLOF WEST: 511923.06N 0000149.66E, 148.7 FT

2

TLOF and/or FATO elevation

TLOF WEST: 596.5 FT

3

TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, strength, marking, lighting

 
4

True BRG of FATO

 
5

Declared distance available

 
6

APP and FATO lighting

 
7

RMK

Helicopters are routed under ATC instructions. Those parking on the main apron will be marshalled.
Helicopters should expect to arrive and depart from marked runways.
Helicopter Landing Site located on Foxtrot Taxiway.

Helicopters are routed under ATC instructions. Those parking on the main apron will be marshalled.
Helicopters should expect to arrive and depart from marked runways.
Helicopter Landing Site located on Foxtrot Taxiway.

EGKB AD 2.17  AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

Designation and
lateral limits
Vertical LimitsAirspace ClassATS unit callsign/
language
Transition AltitudeHours of applicabilityRemarks
1234567

BIGGIN HILL ATZ

A circle, 2.5 NM radius, centred at 511951N 0000157E on longest notified runway (03/21)

Upper limit: 2000 FT AGL

Lower limit: SFC

G

BIGGIN TOWER

English

6000 FT

 

Note: London Terminal Control (Swanwick) is the controlling authority for that part of the ATZ from 1900 FT aal to 2000 FT aal.

EGKB AD 2.18  AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service
Designation

CallsignChannel/Frequency(MHz)SATVOICE
number(s)
Logon Address

Hours of Operation

Remarks

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

APP

BIGGIN APPROACH

129.405

DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT.

  

Mon-Fri 0630-2300 (0530-2200); Sat, Sun and PH 0800-2200 (0700-2100).

ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours.

Pilots of inbound IFR flights requiring a Deconfliction Service or Traffic Service are to contact Thames Director on 128.025 MHz.
Pilots of all VFR flights or inbound IFR flights NOT requiring a surveillance service are to contact Biggin Approach.

VDF
511928.99N 0000150.59E

Warning - Pilots must not enter the Biggin Hill ATZ during notified hours without prior permission.

TWR

BIGGIN TOWER

134.805

When directed by ATC.
DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT.

  

Mon-Fri 0630-2300 (0530-2200); Sat, Sun and PH 0800-2200 (0700-2100).

VDF
511928.99N 0000150.59E

ATIS

BIGGIN HILL INFORMATION

135.680

DOC 60 NM/20,000 FT.

  

Mon-Fri 0630-2300 (0530-2200); Sat, Sun and PH 0800-2200 (0700-2100).

Weather Broadcast on ATIS

OTHER

BIGGIN FIRE

121.600

Non-ATS frequency.

  

Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency.

 

EGKB AD 2.19  RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Type of Aid
CAT of ILS/MLS
MAG Var/VOR Declination
IdentFrequencyHours of OperationPosition of transmitting antenna coordinatesElevation of DME transmitting antennaRemarks
1234567

ILS/LOC

I

1.39°E (2027)

IBGH

109.350 MHz

Mon-Fri 0630-2300 (0530-2200); Sat, Sun and PH 0800-2200 (0700-2100).

511924.15N 0000135.81E

 

(RWY 21)
286 M from THR 03.
False Localiser Capture may be experienced when approaching RWY 21 from the Northeast.

ILS/GP

IBGH

331.850 MHz

Mon-Fri 0630-2300 (0530-2200); Sat, Sun and PH 0800-2200 (0700-2100).

512013.30N 0000206.12E

 

3° ILS Ref Datum Hgt 50 FT.

ILS/DME

IBGH

30Y

109.350 MHz

Mon-Fri 0630-2300 (0530-2200); Sat, Sun and PH 0800-2200 (0700-2100).

512013.28N 0000206.10E

570 FT

(RWY 21)
On AD.
DME freq paired with ILS IBGH.
Zero range is indicated at THR of Runway 21.
DOC 25 NM/25,000 FT.
(RWY 21)
On AD.
DME freq paired with ILS I-BGH.
Zero range is indicated at THR of Runway 21.
DOC 25 NM/25000 FT.

VOR/DME

1.39°E (2027)

1.1°E (2024)

BIG

98X

115.100 MHz

H24 Hours of operation for aerodrome purposes: Mon-Fri 0630-2300 (0530-2200); Sat, Sun and PH 0800-2200 (0700-2100).

511951.15N 0000205.32E

589 FT

VOR DOC: 20 NM/50,000 FT (30 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R259-314 and 45 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R314-344). DME DOC: 60 NM/50,000 FT (125 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R284-044 and 100 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R044-134).
Due to terrain, coverage at low level is reduced in Sector R114-219. In addition DME unlocks may occur in Sector R004-039 at ranges up to 25 NM.

VOR/DME

1.58°E (2027)

1.2°E (2023)

DET

120X

117.300 MHz

H24 Hours of operation for aerodrome purposes: Mon-Fri 0630-2300 (0530-2200); Sat, Sun and PH 0800-2200 (0700-2100).

511814.41N 0003550.19E

645 FT

VOR DOC: 20 NM/50,000 FT (35 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R289-029 and 45 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R249-289).
DME DOC: 60 NM/50,000 FT.

EGKB AD 2.20  LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS

1  Airport Regulations
  1. Not available to aircraft unable to communicate with ATC.

  2. Aerobatic manoeuvres and low flypasts are prohibited unless prior approval has been given by the aerodrome operator.

  3. Microlight flying is prohibited at this airport.

  4. Prior to use of this aerodrome, the terms and conditions are to be obtained from the aerodrome operator.

  5. All international flights must provide a completed GAR (General Aviation Report) prior to arrival.

  6. Biggin Hill Airport is PPR for all aircraft movements. PPR can be obtained directly by use of the booking form at www.bigginhillairport.com (General Aviation Tab) or at www.Bigginbooking.com. The booking form should be submitted a minimum of 30 minutes prior to ETD or ETA. The filing of a Flight Plan (FPL) complies with the requirement to obtain PPR.

  7. All personnel must wear hi-visibility personal protective equipment whilst operating on the aprons.

  8. Biggin Hill Airport does not permit cost sharing flights advertised through online “flight sharing” platforms. Flights suspected to be operated under this premise may be subject to operational restrictions and are expressly prohibited by the airport authority.

  9. Winter Operations - Biggin Hill Airport adheres to a clean aircraft policy with regards to de-icing/anti-icing of aircraft.

  10. Drone (UAV) operators requesting to operate within the Biggin Hill FRZ must gain permission through the Biggin Hill Airport Drone Authorisation portal: https://bigginhillairport.com/community/noise/drones/.

2  Ground Movement
  1. Caution reduced wing tip clearance between taxiing and parked aircraft on Main Apron. Marshalling guidance provided.

  2. Aircraft taxiing from any ramp/apron must use minimum power until established on the taxiway centre-line. When calling for start, ramp position must be passed to ATC.

  3. Due to the number of personnel and vehicles operating on the Main Apron, pilots are to operate at minimum taxiing speed when approaching or transiting this area.

3  CAT II/III Operations

Not applicable

4  Warnings
  1. The only visual signals are light signals.

  2. Windshear and turbulence may be experienced on short final for Runway 03 when the wind is from the northwest.

  3. Pilots of departing aircraft are warned of the presence of other aircraft joining the visual circuit from the ‘Deadside’. The joining aircraft will fly across the mid point of the runway in use at altitude of 1584 FT (1000 FT AAL) at 90° to the runway heading before turning left/right onto the downwind leg. Pilots of high performance fast climbing aircraft should be particularly alert.

  4. Obstacle marking and lighting: Control Tower, VDF Antenna, VOR/DME site, hangars and anemometer east of Runway 03 threshold. ILS glidepath and localizer sites, anemometer mast and Northern Terminal Hangar.

  5. Aircraft under tow at night may not be displaying nav/anti-collision lights.

  6. Sections of Taxiway Foxtrot exceed the maximum longitudinal slope requirements and therefore the sight distance requirements as per CAP 168, Chapter 3.

  7. A section of the taxiway graded area to the north of Taxiway Foxtrot has an up slope of 5.8%.

5  Helicopter Operations
  1. In order to avoid noise sensitive areas surrounding the aerodrome, helicopters must conform to normal fixed-wing joining, departure and circuit procedures unless otherwise instructed by ATC.

  2. Pilots of helicopters should take particular note of a noise sensitive area on the northern aerodrome boundary prohibiting close right-base approaches for Runway 21, direct departures to the north from Runway 03 or West from the TLOF (F Taxiway).

  3. Helicopter circuit training is not permitted at Biggin Hill.

6  Use of Runways
  1. The width at both ends of Runway 03/21, is twice that delineated by the associated edge lights due to extra pavement at one side. Since runway centre-line lighting is not installed, pilots should ensure that they are correctly lined up, especially if take-off is at night or when the runway is contaminated or in low visibility.

  2. Except where a public transport operator has a lower State authorised take-off minima, the Aerodrome Authority cannot approve departures in RVR conditions of less than 400 M.

7  Training
  1. Use of the aerodrome for training is subject to the following:

    1. The aerodrome is not available for circuit and instrument approach training by non-Biggin Hill based aircraft of less than 3000 KG MTWA.

    2. The number of aircraft in the visual circuit will be determined by ATC, subject to the prevailing weather conditions and other commercial or corporate traffic.

    3. The aerodrome is not available to Student Pilots unless accompanied by an appropriately qualified pilot.

    4. A booking system exists for instrument training. The filing of a flight plan does not constitute a booking. Contact Biggin Hill ATC on +44 (0)1959-578522 for all instrument training bookings.

    5. Circuit Training may be suspended during periods of high traffic density.

EGKB AD 2.21  NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

1  General
  1. Every operator of aircraft using the airport shall ensure at all times that aircraft are operated in a manner calculated to cause the least disturbance practicable in the area surrounding the airport.

  2. Only those aircraft meeting ICAO Chapter 3 criteria or better will be accepted. Contact Flight Operations on +44 (0)1959-578500.

  3. Pilots are requested to avoid the use of reverse thrust or reverse pitch above idle power settings on landing, consistent with the safe operation of the aircraft.

  4. Due to the close proximity of residential areas, ground running of engines or Auxiliary Power Units (APU) shall be kept to a minimum consistent with operational requirements. At no time shall APUs be run for more than 30 minutes without Aerodrome Operator consent.

  5. The use of the Noise Preferential Routings is supplementary to the noise abatement take-off techniques published by specific aircraft manufacturers.

  6. The Noise Preferential Routings may at any time be departed from as necessary for safety reasons.

2  Noise Abatement Procedures - IFR Departures
  1. Runway 21/03 IFR Departures

    1. London Biggin Hill Airport is located close to densely populated and largely residential areas. In order to support operating hours that include night time aircraft operations, compliance with NPRs is required and is enforced by a Noise Monitoring and Track Keeping System (NMTKS).

    2. Aircraft failing to comply with NPRs and/or noise limits may be subject to additional charges as set out in the London Biggin Hill Airport Schedule of Fees and Charges. As with other London airports, frequent or repeated noise and/or track violations may result in a permanent exclusion from the airport.

    3. Calibrated Noise Monitors are located approximately 1 KM from the threshold of each runway and lie directly under the approach and departure path. Additionally, a mobile noise monitor may be positioned anywhere from time to time deemed appropriate by the airport operator. Nominal departure track limits are programmed into the NMTKS along with minimum heights set at two points in the standard departure route.

  2. Runway 21 Departures

    1. On departure speed should be restricted to V2+25 KIAS and in any case no more than 185 KIAS, in accordance with the Standard Departure Route (SDR), until passing over BIG eastbound in order to achieve the best practical angle of climb whilst keeping thrust to the minimum required for an expeditious departure.

    2. Following rotation, runway track should be maintained accurately.

    3. On crossing the upwind end of Runway 21, an immediate right turn should be commenced to track 220° M in order to avoid residential housing located at Norheads Farm. In accordance with the SDR, a right turn should be commenced promptly at BIG 1 DME in order to route back over the airfield on track towards DET. Speed in excess of 185 KIAS will result in a radius of turn which exceeds the designated track limits and may therefore result in a track violation. In strong south/southwesterly winds, particular attention should be given to radius of turn.

    4. In order to safely maintain the relatively low speed mandated by this procedure and dependent upon aircraft type, consideration should be given to delaying flap retraction until passing BIG outbound at or above 2100 FT AMSL in order to ensure a sufficiently tight radius of turn is achievable.

    5. The procedure is designed to prevent unnecessary overflight of the built up areas lying to the north of the airport. Pilots should pay particular attention to avoiding overflight of these areas. Achieving the correct radius of turn is therefore essential.

    6. Additionally, an altitude limit violation will occur if the noise monitor at Norheads Farm is overflown below 1000 FT AMSL (400 FT AAL) or the BIG is overflown below 2100 FT AMSL.

  3. Runway 03 Departures

    1. On departure speed should be restricted to V2+25 KIAS and in any case no more than 185 KIAS until at or above 2100 FT AMSL in order to achieve the best practical angle of climb whilst keeping thrust to the minimum required whilst at low level.

    2. Following rotation, runway track should be maintained accurately. Upon reaching BIG 1 DME aircraft should commence an immediate right turn to DET in accordance with the Standard Departure Route (SDR).

    3. In order to safely maintain the relatively low speeds required by this procedure and dependent upon aircraft type, consideration should be given to delaying flap retraction until at or above 2100 FT AMSL in order to ensure a sufficiently tight radius of turn is achieved.

    4. The procedure is designed to prevent unnecessary overflight of the built up areas lying to the north of the airport. Pilots should pay particular attention to avoiding overflight of these areas. Excessive speed on departure or a failure to commence a right turn immediately upon reaching BIG 1 DME will likely result in a track violation.

    5. Additionally, a limit violation will occur if the noise monitor at Milking Lane Farm is overflown below 1000 FT AMSL (400 FT AAL) or 2100 FT AMSL is not achieved after 5 track miles.

  4. General Exclusion

    Pilots should note that none of these provisions will apply in any emergency. Commanders must place the safety of their aircraft ahead of published NPR requirements.

3  VFR Noise Abatement Procedures
  1. London Biggin Hill Airport is located close to densely populated and largely residential areas. In order to support extended operating hours that include night time aircraft operations, compliance with NPRs is required and is enforced by a Noise Monitoring and Track Keeping System (NMTKS).

  2. Aircraft failing to comply with NPRs and/or noise limits may be subject to additional charges as set out in the London Biggin Hill Airport Schedule of Fees and Charges. As with other London airports, frequent or repeated noise and/or track violations may result in a permanent exclusion from the airport.

  3. Calibrated Noise Monitors are located approximately 1 KM from the threshold of each runway and lie directly under the approach and departure path. Additionally, a mobile noise monitor may be positioned anywhere from time to time deemed appropriate by the airport operator. Nominal ‘no fly’ zones over Keston, Downe, Farnborough and Orpington are programmed into the NMTKS along with minimum heights set at each noise monitor.

  4. Runway 21 Departures

    1. All aircraft departing Runway 21 VFR are required to turn right, after passing the aerodrome boundary, to make good a track of 220° M:

      1. If safe to do so, aircraft departing to the west via Kenley should continue to 1 NM, before turning right and setting course, avoiding the villages of Woldingham and Warlingham;

      2. If safe to do so, aircraft departing to the east or northeast via Sevenoaks or Swanley should continue to 2 NM before turning left and tracking to the southeast, remaining south and east of Tatsfield Village. A useful visual reference for the turn is to remain south of the Tatsfield golf course;

      3. Once an aircraft has left the ATZ, it should not re-enter the ATZ without the appropriate ATC clearance. Aircraft intending to route to via Swanley should ensure that they arrange their flight in order to avoid the eastern limits of the ATZ whilst tracking northeast. CAUTION – there may be numerous aircraft joining from the east.

  5. Runway 03 Departures

    1. Aircraft departing Runway 03 are required to climb straight ahead until 1NM:

      1. Aircraft departing to the west via Kenley to make a left turn en-route to leave the ATZ

      2. Aircraft departing east or southeast via Sevenoaks or northeast via Swanley, to leave the ATZ en-route. CAUTION – there may be numerous VFR aircraft joining from the east;

      3. If safe to do so, aircraft departing to the north, continue en-route but avoiding overflight of the Noise Sensitive Areas of Orpington and Chelsfield. Expect an early frequency change to the next agency, due to the close proximity of London Heathrow and London City CTAs;

      4. If safe to do so, all pilots must in all cases avoid overflight of the residential areas to the north and east especially Keston, Farnborough, Orpington and Downe.

  6. Visual Circuits

    1. All circuits at London Biggin Hill Airport are conducted to the west of the aerodrome (Right Hand - Runway 21, Left Hand - Runway 03). Overflight of the following Noise Sensitive Areas should be avoided, if safe to do so, unless necessary to fulfil an ATC instruction such as to extend downwind for spacing, Keston Village, The Leavesdon Estate and Leaves Green. Aircraft with an approach speed category of A or B that are unable to comply with these requirements should not plan to make use of London Biggin Hill Airport.

    2. If safe to do so, aircraft joining the visual circuit from the east or southeast should avoid overflight of the Noise Sensitive Areas of Downe Village and Biggin Hill Village.

  7. Noise Sensitive Areas

    1. Safety always takes priority over NSAs. The NMTKS will track all aircraft arriving at and departing from London Biggin Hill Airport. Aircraft entering a Noise Sensitive Area will automatically become the subject of a track violation report which will be considered by the airport Noise Abatement and Safety Review Board (SANARB) for consideration of a penalty charge. All penalty charges levied are donated to local good causes. In the case of repeated violations of wither noise or track limits, permanent exclusion from the airport may result.

EGKB AD 2.22  FLIGHT PROCEDURES

1  Circuit Procedures
  1. Aircraft taking off, 'going around' or making 'touch and go' landings are to remain at or below 500 FT QFE until the upwind end of the runway in use has been passed, when a left or right turn (as appropriate) should be initiated. Aircraft joining the circuit for landing are to fly across the mid-point of the runway in use at 1000 FT QFE at 90° to the runway heading, a left or right turn (as appropriate) should be made onto the downwind leg.

  2. Variable circuits - LH on Runway 03, RH on Runway 21. Circuit heights are 1000 FT QFE (1600 FT QNH) at all times.

2  Standard Departure Routes - via ATS Route Network

Departure to

Designator

Via

Route

North

Brookmans Park 2 (BPK 2)

L10/N601

DET - N601 - BPK

Northeast

DAGGA 2 (Note 5)

M604

DET - M604 - DAGGA

Southeast

Dover 2 (DVR 2)

L9/L10/Q70

DET - L6 - DVR/DET - Q70 - VABIK

South & southwest

Lydd 2 (LYD 2)

M189

DET - LYD

West

SAXBI 2

N27

DET - N601 - BPK - SAXBI

Note 1: Departures from Runway 21, follow Noise Abatement Procedure turning right to pass overhead BIG VOR at 2400 FT ALT.

Note 2: Departures from Runway 03, after noise abatement, turn right to intercept DET VOR RDL 275° to DET.

Note 3: When established on DET VOR RDL 275°, not above 2500 FT ALT until 9 DME DET, then to 4 DME DET at 4000 FT ALT.

Note 4: For positioning flights to London Luton/London Stansted, follow BPK 2 SDR to DET then join DET 2A, at altitude as directed by ATC.

Note 5: Cross DET VOR/DME fix 017°/7 NM at 5000 FT ALT.

3  Outbound IFR Traffic Outside Controlled Airspace

IFR traffic departing from Biggin Hill will be co-ordinated with 'Thames Director'.

Note 1: Caution -Kenley Aerodrome and associated glider flying.

Note 2: IFR Training Flights intending to utilize the services of 'Thames Director' are to obtain prior approval from Biggin Hill ATC, Tel: 01959-578525.

4  Procedures for Inbound Aircraft
  1. Standard Arrival Routes Biggin Hill

    1. The standard routes for inbound aircraft are detailed in the Standard Arrival Routes (STAR) shown at AD 2-EGLC-7-STAR Charts (and associated database coding tables).

  2. RNAV1 IFR Arrivals from the ATS En-Route Structure via JACKO or GODLU

    1. Runway 21: Aircraft and crews equipped and approved for RNAV1 operations can expect to be cleared to fly the RNAV1 Transition for Runway 21 as detailed in AD 2-EGKB-7-1 (and its associated data base coding table) and then complete an appropriate approach procedure for Runway 21.

    2. Runway 03: Aircraft and crews equipped and approved for RNAV1 operations can expect to be cleared to fly the RNAV1 Transition for Runway 21 as detailed in AD 2-EGKB-7-1 (and its associated database coding table) followed by an instrument approach to Runway 21 and then circle to land on Runway 03 – this is subject to ATC clearance, weather minima and traffic conditions. Please note Visual Manoeuvring (Circling) is conducted west of the aerodrome.

  3. Non-RNAV1 IFR Arrivals from the ATS En-Route Structure via JACKO or GODLU

    1. After passing JACKO or GODLU, non-RNAV1 arrivals will be vectored by ATC for arrival at Biggin Hill prior to transfer to Biggin Hill for the appropriate approach procedure. In the event of RCF the procedures detailed in EGKB AD 2.22 paragraph 6 are to be followed.

5  VFR/IFR Flights
  1. Traffic Services Outside Controlled Airspace

    1. VFR arrivals, departures and overflights:

      Pilots should state the type of service required. If no specific service is requested by the pilot, these flights will be provided with a Basic Service by default.

    2. IFR arrivals following an Instrument Approach and departures via Standard Departure Routes:

      Unless otherwise requested by the pilot, these flights will be provided with a Procedural Service by default.

    3. IFR arrivals and departures:

      Pilots of inbound flights intending to commence a visual approach and departing flights on routes other than standard departure routes should state the type of service required. If no specific service is requested, a Basic Service will be provided.

    4. IFR overflights:

      Pilots of these flights should state the type of service required (Basic Service or Procedural Service).

  2. VFR Arrival Procedures

    All inbound aircraft should comply with ATC instructions where possible.

    1. VFR Arrivals from the East:

      Pilots should make first contact with Biggin Approach no later than 5 NM from Biggin Hill. Unless ATC issue alternative joining instructions, all aircraft should route and report 3 NM due east of Biggin Hill Airport (Note 1) descending to circuit height of 1000 FT QFE (altitude 1600 FT QNH) (Note 2), route over the mid-point of Runway 21/03 and turn downwind left-hand or right-hand as required.

      Note 1: Due to Runway 03 departure procedures, pilots should at all times avoid routing towards the north-eastern section of the Biggin Hill ATZ. Pilots should not turn towards the Biggin Hill ATZ until south of M25 Junction 4 (remaining at least 5 NM away from Biggin Hill) or as directed by Biggin Hill ATC.

      Note 2: Pilots should arrange their flight to be level at circuit height no later than 3 NM from Biggin Hill unless there is conflicting traffic. Caution: aircraft leaving the Biggin Hill ATZ between altitude 2000-2400 FT QNH eastbound.

    2. VFR Arrivals from the North, West and South:

      Pilots should make first contact with Biggin Hill Approach at the earliest opportunity, in all cases, no later than 5 NM from Biggin Hill Airport. All inbound aircraft shall route as directed by Biggin Hill ATC and be level at circuit height of 1000 FT QFE (altitude 1600 FT QNH) no later than 3 NM from Biggin Hill unless there is conflicting traffic.

      Caution: Aircraft joining from the west should avoid overflying Kenley Gliding site.

  3. Traffic Information is derived from pilots reports and Aerodrome Traffic Monitor (ATM) data.

6  Radio Communication Failure Procedures

In the event of complete Radio Communication Failure (RCF) in an aircraft, the pilot is to adopt the appropriate procedure in ENR 1.1 paragraph 3.4 except where described below:

  1. Inbound RNAV 1 Aircraft via JACKO or GODLU

    1. Via JACKO

      1. RCF occurring prior to arrival at JACKO. The pilot is to adopt the RCF procedures detailed in ENR 1.1 paragraph 3.4.2.2.4 squawking Mode A 7600 when the RCF is detected. On leaving the JACKO hold, follow the routing JACKO – BABKU direct RAVSA – GAPGI – ATPEV – LCE07 – OSVEV, complying with the vertical profile shown on the chart, then route to ALKIN and continue in accordance with the standard procedures from ALKIN.

      2. RCF occurring on the sequencing leg after JACKO. Squawk Mode A 7600. Fly at the last assigned level to the end of the sequencing leg at LCE23, route RAVSA – GAPGI – ATPEV – LCE07 – OSVEV, complying with the vertical profile shown on the chart, then route to ALKIN and continue in accordance with the standard procedures from ALKIN.

      3. RCF occurring having been cleared off the sequencing leg. Squawk Mode A 7600. Fly direct to RAVSA – GAPGI – ATPEV – LCE07 – OSVEV complying with the vertical profile shown on the chart, then route to ALKIN and continue in accordance with the standard procedures from ALKIN.

    2. Via GODLU

      1. RCF occurring prior to arrival at GODLU. The pilot is to adopt the RCF procedures detailed in ENR 1.1 paragraph 3.4.2.2.4 squawking Mode A 7600 when the RCF is detected. On leaving the GODLU hold, follow the routing GODLU – ELMIV direct RAVSA – GAPGI – ATPEV – LCE07 – OSVEV, complying with the vertical profile shown on the chart, then route to ALKIN and continue in accordance with the standard procedures from ALKIN.

      2. RCF occurring on the sequencing leg after GODLU. Squawk Mode A 7600. Fly at the last assigned level to the end of the sequencing leg at LCE13, route RAVSA – GAPGI – ATPEV – LCE07 – OSVEV, complying with the vertical profile shown on the chart, then route to ALKIN and continue in accordance with the standard procedures from ALKIN.

      3. RCF occurring having been cleared off the sequencing leg. Squawk Mode A 7600. Fly direct to RAVSA – GAPGI – ATPEV – LCE07 – OSVEV complying with the vertical profile shown on the chart, then route to ALKIN and continue in accordance with the standard procedures from ALKIN.

  2. Inbound Non-RNAV 1 Aircraft via JACKO or GODLU

    In the event of complete (RCF) in an aircraft, the pilot is to adopt the appropriate procedure described at ENR 1.1 paragraph 3.4.2.2.4 until reaching JACKO or GODLU. When ready to commence an arrival procedure, the pilot is to follow the procedure as detailed below.

    1. Via JACKO

      Route via JACKO (FL 80) – TRIPO (6000 FT) – SPEAR (5000 FT) – ALKIN (3000 FT) and continue in accordance with the standard procedures from ALKIN.

    2. Via GODLU

      Route via GODLU (FL 100) – DET (4000 FT) – ALKIN (3000 FT) and continue in accordance with the standard procedures from ALKIN.

    Note: Due to the proximity of the London Control Zone aircraft shall not track further west than the BIG 350R, where the aircraft shall make a left turn direct to ALKIN and continue in accordance with the standard procedures from ALKIN.

  3. Outbound Aircraft

    1. For the purposes of RCF, the climb to flight planned level should be commenced after the last position shown in the standard departure routes where an altitude or flight level is specified.

7  Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP)

Instrument Approach Procedures for this aerodrome are established outside controlled airspace. See ENR 1.5.

EGKB AD 2.23  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  1. Mode S Barometric Pressure Setting Data

London Terminal Control has the ability to downlink Mode S Barometric Pressure Setting (BPS) data. Therefore, if the downlinked pressure data is at variance with the BPS expected by Air Traffic Control, pilots can expect additional challenge. When Air Traffic Control pass a reminder of the appropriate BPS, it is anticipated that the aircrew will cross check the altimeter settings and confirm set.

EGKB AD 2.24  CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME

AERODROME CHART - ICAO

AD 2.EGKB-2-1

ATC SURVEILLANCE MINIMUM ALTITUDE CHART - ICAO

AD 2.EGKB-5-1

RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) APPROACH TRANSITIONS CHART - INSTRUMENT RWY 21 OSVEV 1G 1J - ICAO

AD 2.EGKB-7-1

APPROACH TRANSITIONS CODING TABLES - RWY 21 OSVEV 1G 1J

AD 2.EGKB-7-2

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS/DME/VOR RWY 21 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO

AD 2.EGKB-8-1

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME/VOR RWY 21 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO

AD 2.EGKB-8-2

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART VOR/DME RWY 21 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO

AD 2.EGKB-8-3

EGKB AD 2.25  VISUAL SEGMENT SURFACE (VSS) PENETRATION

Not applicable