London: 2022 Business Aviation Destination Guide
Summary
The following is an overview of what you need to know: The London area has eight airports available to general aviation (GA), all with high-quality fixed-base operators (FBOs), clearance facilities, and VIP handling services. For example, if the primary passenger is likely to want to depart after midnight, it would be best to avoid Luton (EGGW), Farnborough (EGLF), and Biggin Hill (EGKB) as they close in the evening with no airport overtime available. Other London area airports, including Stansted (EGSS) and EGGW, do not routinely screen passenger or crew luggage on part 91 flights if the aircraft’s maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) is under 45 tons. For example, EGSS has a 10,000 ft. runway, a GA ramp located on the other side of the field separate from schedule commercial activity, and good airline links for crew repositioning purposes. For example, GA operations may bring in a dog, cat, or ferret but only at four airports in the London area — at Stansted (EGSS), Biggin Hill (EGKB), Luton EGGW, and Farnborough (EGLF).