EGKB — BIGGIN HILL
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ARP coordinates and site at AD |
Lat: 511951N
Long: 0000157E
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Direction and distance from city |
12 NM SSE of London |
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Elevation / Reference temperature / Mean Low Temperature |
584 FT / 20 °C / - |
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Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN |
149 FT |
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Magnetic Variation / Annual Change |
0.59°E (2022) / 0.19°E |
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AD Administration |
BIGGIN HILL AIRPORT LTD. |
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Address |
Biggin Hill Airport, Biggin Hill, Kent, TN16 3BH | |
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Telephone |
01959-578500 (Admin) 01959-578525 (ATC/Ops/Fuel) 01959-578552 (Handling) | |
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E-mail address |
operations@bigginhillairport.com | |
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Web address |
www.bigginhillairport.com | |
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Type of Traffic permitted (IFR/VFR) |
IFR/VFR |
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Remarks |
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AD Administration |
Mon-Fri 0630-2300 (0530-2200); Sat, Sun and PH 0800-2200 (0700-2100). |
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Customs and immigration |
UK Border Force available during AD operational hours. UK GAR (General Aviation Report) required prior to international arrivals. |
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Health and sanitation |
As AD Hours. |
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AIS Briefing Office |
As AD Hours. |
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ATS Reporting Office (ARO) |
As AD Hours. |
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MET Briefing Office |
As AD Hours. |
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ATS |
See also AD 2.18. |
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Fuelling |
As AD Hours. |
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Handling |
As AD Hours. |
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Security |
H24 |
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De-icing |
As AD Hours. |
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Remarks |
Use of this aerodrome is strictly PPR. Operations are not permitted outside of aerodrome operating hours. |
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Cargo handling facilities |
Contact Biggin Hill Airport Flight Operations. |
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Fuel and oil types |
JET A-1, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF JET A-1) , AVGAS 100LL Oils by arrangement. |
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Fuelling facilities/capacity |
JET A-1 fuel truck, SAF JET A-1 fuel truck, AVGAS 100LL self serve pumps, truck on request. |
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De-icing facilities |
Yes – Contact Biggin Hill Airport Flight Operations. |
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Hangar space for visiting aircraft |
Yes. |
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Repair facilities for visiting aircraft |
Yes. |
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Remarks |
Mandatory handling applies to all non-based aircraft over a MTOW of 6001 KG. |
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Hotels |
Hotels on the airport and in the vicinity. |
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Restaurants |
Cafe, Bar. VIP and executive catering by arrangement |
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Transportation |
Buses, taxis, car hire and limousines. Nearest railway stations: Bromley South and Orpington. Rail/Air link by shuttle bus. |
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Medical facilities |
Limited first aid treatment. |
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Bank and Post Office |
Biggin Hill Village 1.5 miles. |
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Tourist Office | |
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Remarks |
Passenger terminal plus two VIP lounges. |
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AD category for fire fighting services |
RFF Category A6 RFFS Category 7 accepted under remission. |
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Rescue equipment |
4 x 6x6 Major Foam Tender. |
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Capability for removal of disabled aircraft |
Refer to Airport Operations Manager or FSM. |
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Remarks |
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Type of clearing equipment |
Mechanical & Chemical De-icing. |
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Clearance priorities |
Standard. See Airport Winter Operations Plan. |
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Remarks |
Latest information from: Biggin Operations Tel: 01959-578525. |
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Apron surface and strength |
MAIN APRON
PCN 45/F/C/X/U Surface: Tarmac/Concrete. SOUTH EAST APRON Surface: Concrete PCN 45/R/C/X/U |
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Taxiway width, surface and strength |
Taxiway ALPHA: 15 M Surface: Asphalt. Between A1-A2: Concrete. |
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Taxiway BRAVO: 15 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 45/F/C/X/T | ||
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Taxiway CHARLIE: 15 M Surface: Asphalt Engine run area width 35 M. | ||
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Taxiway DELTA: 15 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 30/F/C/X/T | ||
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Taxiway FOXTROT: 17 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 30/F/C/X/T | ||
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Taxiway HOTEL: 15 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 45/F/C/X/T | ||
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Taxiway JULIET: 15 M Surface: Asphalt | ||
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Taxiway KILO: 15 M Surface: Asphalt | ||
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Taxiway LIMA: 15 M Surface: Concrete and asphalt PCN 45/F/C/X/U | ||
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Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation | |
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VOR checkpoints | |
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INS checkpoints | |
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Remarks |
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Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and visual docking/parking guidance system of aircraft stands |
All aircraft are mashalled as required. |
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Runway and taxiway markings and lighting |
Runway marking aid(s):
03/21
: Runway 03: Runway designation, displaced threshold, aiming point, centre-line. |
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Runway light(s): 03/21: Runway edge, stop end, PAPI. | ||
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Taxiway marking aid(s): | ||
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Yellow centre-line, taxiway holding position. | ||
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Taxiway light(s):
ALPHA: Green centre-line reflective studs. Between A3 and C Taxiway, Blue Edge Lights (Portable). | ||
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Stop bars and runway guard lights (if any) |
Guard Lights at all Holding Points for Runway 03/21. |
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Other runway protection measures | |
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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). |
| In Approach/Take-off areas | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle ID/ Designation | Obstacle Type | Obstacle Position | Elevation/Height | Obstruction Lighting Type/Colour | Remarks | |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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(EGKB9495) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512032.49N 0000219.24E |
546 FT |
70 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9504) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512030.82N 0000230.28E |
534 FT |
73 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9505) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512029.93N 0000230.55E |
531 FT |
67 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB8277) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512023.76N 0000230.91E |
535 FT |
69 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB6936) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512023.11N 0000230.96E |
547 FT |
83 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9516) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512022.45N 0000230.83E |
557 FT |
94 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB6992) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512022.20N 0000229.95E |
536 FT |
66 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9517) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512021.69N 0000229.78E |
544 FT |
73 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9818) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
STREETLIGHT |
511927.54N 0000131.11E |
592 FT |
15 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9827) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
STREETLIGHT |
511925.35N 0000133.90E |
594 FT |
13 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9983) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
MOBILE OBSTACLE |
511925.19N 0000133.97E |
595 FT |
16 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9831) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
STREETLIGHT |
511924.38N 0000134.91E |
594 FT |
12 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB10044) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
LOCALISER |
511924.01N 0000136.45E |
593 FT |
7 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGKB9834) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
STREETLIGHT |
511923.87N 0000135.40E |
594 FT |
11 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9842) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
STREETLIGHT |
511921.93N 0000137.46E |
598 FT |
10 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9852) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
STREETLIGHT |
511920.82N 0000138.53E |
602 FT |
11 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB10173) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
511918.58N 0000138.48E |
625 FT |
41 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB8166) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
511918.08N 0000138.68E |
632 FT |
50 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9885) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
511916.50N 0000138.69E |
635 FT |
62 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9882) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
511852.00N 0000112.14E |
667 FT |
70 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9767) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
511850.67N 0000109.11E |
672 FT |
75 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9756) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
511847.91N 0000117.58E |
677 FT |
78 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9881) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
511846.52N 0000110.44E |
679 FT |
75 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9872) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
511841.53N 0000122.06E |
707 FT |
94 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB7965) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
511839.40N 0000114.33E |
688 FT |
58 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9878) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
511831.05N 0000111.17E |
714 FT |
79 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9353) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
511822.09N 0000105.01E |
718 FT |
68 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB7101) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
511810.40N 0000048.27E |
762 FT |
84 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9307) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
511733.73N 0000035.02E |
844 FT |
73 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB8005) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
MAST |
511729.35N 0000003.88W |
881 FT |
97 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9302) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
511718.41N 0000031.86E |
887 FT |
65 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9316) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
MAST LIGHTNING CONDUCTOR |
511708.93N 0000034.70E |
1021 FT |
185 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB8003) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
511707.60N 0000004.94E |
938 FT |
89 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB7995) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
MAST |
511645.20N 0000049.23W |
1008 FT |
137 FT |
Yes Red | |
| In circling area and at aerodrome | ||||||
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| Obstacle ID/ Designation | Obstacle Type | Obstacle Position | Elevation/Height | Obstruction Lighting Type/Colour | Remarks | |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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(EGKB7231) |
COMMS MAST |
512033.57N 0000212.43E |
592 FT |
118 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGKB9251) |
TREE |
511914.18N 0000419.83E |
695 FT |
100 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9163) |
TREE |
511840.02N 0000502.74E |
751 FT |
74 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9272) |
TREE |
511825.68N 0000033.88W |
794 FT |
67 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9168) |
TREE |
511819.07N 0000451.15E |
844 FT |
115 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB7994) |
MAST |
511811.57N 0000059.54W |
877 FT |
121 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGKB9147) |
TREE |
511808.58N 0000248.94E |
768 FT |
59 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9151) |
TREE |
511807.28N 0000309.48E |
787 FT |
66 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9155) |
TREE |
511800.11N 0000312.60E |
819 FT |
94 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9428) |
TREE |
511752.28N 0000214.03E |
790 FT |
98 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB7992) |
MAST |
511750.15N 0000058.71W |
927 FT |
126 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9059) |
TREE |
511738.05N 0000215.57E |
816 FT |
86 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9096) |
TREE |
511727.59N 0000321.43E |
875 FT |
88 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9092) |
TREE |
511718.23N 0000301.30E |
905 FT |
95 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9066) |
TREE |
511718.05N 0000220.68E |
864 FT |
78 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9012) |
TREE |
511714.78N 0000101.52E |
928 FT |
96 FT |
No | |
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(EGKB9000) |
MAST LIGHTNING CONDUCTOR |
511704.52N 0000050.98E |
987 FT |
122 FT |
Yes Red | |
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Associated MET Office |
MET OFFICE HEATHROW |
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Hours of service MET Office outside hour |
H24 |
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Office responsible for TAF preparation Periods of validity |
MET OFFICE HEATHROW 9 hours. |
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Trend forecast Interval of issuance | |
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Briefing/consultation provided |
Self briefing located in the Crew Facility. |
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Flight documentation Language(s) used |
Charts abbreviated plain language text. TAFs/METARs. English. |
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Charts and other information available for briefing or consultation | |
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Supplementary equipment available for providing information |
Self briefing terminal (internet) located in Biggin Operations. |
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ATS units provided with information |
BIGGIN HILL THAMES DIRECTOR |
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Additional information (limitation of service, etc.) |
Weather Broadcast on ATIS 135.680 MHz. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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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 |
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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 |
| SWY Dimensions | Clearway Dimensions | Strip Dimensions | RESA Dimensions, Overshoot / Undershoot | Location/description of arresting system | OFZ | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
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394 x 150 M |
1792 x 280 M |
240 x 90 M - |
RWY 03 | |||
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134 x 150 M |
1792 x 280 M |
90 x 90 M - |
RWY 21 |
| Runway designator |
TORA |
TODA |
ASDA |
LDA |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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03 |
1781 M |
2175 M |
1781 M |
1555 M | |
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21 |
1670 M |
1804 M |
1670 M |
1670 M | |
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03 |
1781 M |
2175 M |
1781 M |
1555 M | |
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21 |
1670 M |
1804 M |
1670 M |
1670 M |
| RWY | Approach lighting Type/ Length/ Intensity | Threshold lighting Colour/ Wing bars | VASIS/ MEHT/ PAPI/PAPI Dist from THR | TDZ,lightingLength | Runway Centre LinelightingLength/ Spacing/Colour/ Intensity | Runway edge lighting Length/ Spacing/Colour/ Intensity | Runway end lighting Colour/ Wing bars | Stopway lightingLength/Colour | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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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. | |||
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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. |
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ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation | |
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LDI location and lighting Anemometer location and lighting |
Anemometer: 512012.75N 0000205.15E (LGTD) - 511930.98N 0000147.21E (LGTD) |
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TWY edge and centre line lighting | |
| 4 |
Secondary power supply/switch-over time |
Yes. 15 seconds. Battery back-up. |
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Remarks |
Main Apron floodlighting. Blue edge lights on main apron |
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Coordinates TLOF or THR of FATO, geoid undulation |
TLOF WEST: 511923.06N 0000149.66E, 148.7 FT |
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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 | |
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Declared distance available | |
| 6 |
APP and FATO lighting | |
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RMK |
Helicopters are routed under ATC instructions. Those parking on the main apron will be marshalled.
Helicopters are routed under ATC instructions. Those parking on the main apron will be marshalled. |
| Designation and lateral limits | Vertical Limits | Airspace Class | ATS unit callsign/ language | Transition Altitude | Hours of applicability | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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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. |
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Service | Callsign | Channel/Frequency(MHz) | SATVOICE number(s) | Logon Address |
Hours of Operation | Remarks |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
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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. | ||
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TWR |
BIGGIN TOWER |
134.805
When directed by ATC. |
Mon-Fri 0630-2300 (0530-2200); Sat, Sun and PH 0800-2200 (0700-2100). |
VDF | ||
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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 | ||
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OTHER |
BIGGIN FIRE |
121.600 Non-ATS frequency. |
Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. |
| Type of Aid CAT of ILS/MLS MAG Var/VOR Declination | Ident | Frequency | Hours of Operation | Position of transmitting antenna coordinates | Elevation of DME transmitting antenna | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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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) | |
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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. | |
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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) |
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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). |
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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). |
Not available to aircraft unable to communicate with ATC.
Aerobatic manoeuvres and low flypasts are prohibited unless prior approval has been given by the aerodrome operator.
Microlight flying is prohibited at this airport.
Prior to use of this aerodrome, the terms and conditions are to be obtained from the aerodrome operator.
All international flights must provide a completed GAR (General Aviation Report) prior to arrival.
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.
All personnel must wear hi-visibility personal protective equipment whilst operating on the aprons.
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.
Winter Operations - Biggin Hill Airport adheres to a clean aircraft policy with regards to de-icing/anti-icing of aircraft.
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/.
Caution reduced wing tip clearance between taxiing and parked aircraft on Main Apron. Marshalling guidance provided.
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.
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.
Not applicable
The only visual signals are light signals.
Windshear and turbulence may be experienced on short final for Runway 03 when the wind is from the northwest.
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.
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.
Aircraft under tow at night may not be displaying nav/anti-collision lights.
Sections of Taxiway Foxtrot exceed the maximum longitudinal slope requirements and therefore the sight distance requirements as per CAP 168, Chapter 3.
A section of the taxiway graded area to the north of Taxiway Foxtrot has an up slope of 5.8%.
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.
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).
Helicopter circuit training is not permitted at Biggin Hill.
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.
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.
Use of the aerodrome for training is subject to the following:
The aerodrome is not available for circuit and instrument approach training by non-Biggin Hill based aircraft of less than 3000 KG MTWA.
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.
The aerodrome is not available to Student Pilots unless accompanied by an appropriately qualified pilot.
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.
Circuit Training may be suspended during periods of high traffic density.
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.
Only those aircraft meeting ICAO Chapter 3 criteria or better will be accepted. Contact Flight Operations on +44 (0)1959-578500.
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.
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.
The use of the Noise Preferential Routings is supplementary to the noise abatement take-off techniques published by specific aircraft manufacturers.
The Noise Preferential Routings may at any time be departed from as necessary for safety reasons.
Runway 21/03 IFR Departures
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).
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.
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.
Runway 21 Departures
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.
Following rotation, runway track should be maintained accurately.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Runway 03 Departures
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Runway 21 Departures
All aircraft departing Runway 21 VFR are required to turn right, after passing the aerodrome boundary, to make good a track of 220° M:
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;
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;
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.
Runway 03 Departures
Aircraft departing Runway 03 are required to climb straight ahead until 1NM:
Aircraft departing to the west via Kenley to make a left turn en-route to leave the ATZ
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;
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;
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.
Visual Circuits
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.
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.
Noise Sensitive Areas
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.
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.
Variable circuits - LH on Runway 03, RH on Runway 21. Circuit heights are 1000 FT QFE (1600 FT QNH) at all times.
|
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.
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.
Standard Arrival Routes Biggin Hill
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).
RNAV1 IFR Arrivals from the ATS En-Route Structure via JACKO or GODLU
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.
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.
Non-RNAV1 IFR Arrivals from the ATS En-Route Structure via JACKO or GODLU
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.
Traffic Services Outside Controlled Airspace
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.
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.
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.
IFR overflights:
Pilots of these flights should state the type of service required (Basic Service or Procedural Service).
VFR Arrival Procedures
All inbound aircraft should comply with ATC instructions where possible.
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.
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.
Traffic Information is derived from pilots reports and Aerodrome Traffic Monitor (ATM) data.
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:
Inbound RNAV 1 Aircraft via JACKO or GODLU
Via JACKO
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.
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.
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.
Via GODLU
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Outbound Aircraft
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.
Instrument Approach Procedures for this aerodrome are established outside controlled airspace. See ENR 1.5.
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.
|
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 |
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APPROACH TRANSITIONS CODING TABLES - RWY 21 OSVEV 1G 1J |
| AD 2.EGKB-7-2 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS/DME/VOR RWY 21 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGKB-8-1 |
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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 |
Not applicable