FAB · EGLF · London / Hampshire
Farnborough Airport — Private Jet Guide
London's dedicated business-aviation gateway to the south-west.
Farnborough is not simply an airport that accepts private jets. Private aviation is the airport's core purpose.
LUND GROUP arranges aircraft and transfers; it does not own or operate Farnborough Airport.
IATA / ICAO
FAB / EGLF
Airport operator
Location
Farnborough, Hampshire, UK
Airport operator
Airport type
Dedicated business aviation
Airport operator
Owner / operator
Farnborough Airport Limited
Airport operator
Elevation
238 ft
UK AIP
Licence
CAA Ordinary Aerodrome Licence
UK CAA
Runway
06 / 24 · 45 m wide
Airport operator
Approach
ICAO CAT I ILS/DME
Airport operator
From Farnborough Airport and UK aeronautical information, last reviewed 2026-10-07. Confirmed per flight.
Overview
Built Around Private Aviation
Farnborough is a dedicated business-aviation airport built around private aircraft rather than scheduled airline traffic, offering an integrated airport/FBO operation, substantial hangar and ramp infrastructure, on-site border processing and direct road or helicopter connectivity into London.
Farnborough has been a fully compliant CAA business-aviation airport since 2003. Unlike Luton, Stansted or Heathrow, it does not share its runway and terminal with scheduled airlines.
For choosing between all London gateways, see private jets to London.
Opening hours
A Finite Operating Day
Farnborough offers an exceptional private-aviation environment, but its operating day is finite. It is not open 24 hours. For late-night or very early movements, we may recommend Luton instead.
| Monday–Friday | 07:00–22:00 local |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Sunday & bank holidays | 08:00–20:00 local |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Boxing Day | Closed |
Local time (Europe/London). Published hours, last reviewed 2026-10-07. They can change and are confirmed per flight.
Runway
Runway 06/24: Pavement vs Declared Distances
Runway length can mean different things operationally. LUND separates physical pavement from takeoff run, accelerate-stop and landing distances.
| Runway | TORA | TODA | ASDA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 2,000 m / 6,562 ft | 2,060 m / 6,758 ft | 2,590 m / 8,497 ft | 1,800 m / 5,905 ft |
| 24 | 2,063 m / 6,768 ft | 2,123 m / 6,965 ft | 2,440 m / 8,005 ft | 1,800 m / 5,905 ft |
The airport states 2,608 m of total concrete including the starter strip, 45 m wide. Declared distances (TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA) are what operators calculate against. The often-quoted 8,005 ft is runway 24's accelerate-stop distance, not the physical runway length. Source: Farnborough Airport, 2026-10-07.
Infrastructure
Integrated Airport, FBO and Border Processing
Integrated airport and FBO
Farnborough Airport Limited runs both the airport and its FBO facilities as one operation. It does not have several competing independent FBOs.
Private terminal
Passengers clear through a dedicated business-aviation terminal rather than an airline terminal.
On-site border processing
Customs and immigration are handled on site. Requirements for each passenger are confirmed before departure.
Hangar and ramp
Substantial hangar and apron infrastructure built for business aircraft. Parking and hangarage are always confirmed per flight.
Approach and tower
ICAO CAT I ILS/DME on runway 06/24, radar approach facilities and a visual control tower. No all-weather landing is implied.
Fire and rescue
CAA Category 6, with Category 7 on remission according to operational conditions.
Compare
Farnborough vs Luton, Biggin Hill, London City and Stansted
| Airport | Codes | Often suits | Consider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough | FAB / EGLF | Dedicated business aviation, west and south-west London, Surrey, Hampshire, Goodwood. | Finite operating day; no late-night or very early movements. |
| London Luton | LTN / EGGW | North London, wide aircraft range and a longer operating window. | Shared with scheduled airline traffic. |
| London Biggin Hill | BQH / EGKB | South-east London, the City and Canary Wharf by road. | Operating hours and aircraft suitability are confirmed per flight. |
| London City | LCY / EGLC | Closest to the City and Canary Wharf. | Steep approach; aircraft and crew approvals restrict which jets can use it. |
| London Stansted | STN / EGSS | North-east London, Cambridge, larger aircraft. | Shared with scheduled airline traffic; longer drive to west London. |
General guidance only. The right airport depends on your aircraft, timing and final destination. We compare per trip.
Aircraft
Which Aircraft Operate Into Farnborough?
Light and midsize jets
Routinely operated into Farnborough.
Super midsize and heavy jets
Routinely operated into Farnborough. Parking and timing are confirmed per flight.
Long-range jets
Operated subject to performance calculations against the declared distances, weight and weather.
Not every aircraft
Suitability depends on the aircraft, its weight, the weather, operator approvals and the airport's acceptance. Runway length alone does not decide it.
Onward
Farnborough to Central London, Surrey and Goodwood
Central London by car
A chauffeur transfer into Mayfair, Knightsbridge or Belgravia. Journey time varies with traffic and time of day.
Helicopter into London
Connections to a London heliport, arranged with licensed operators. They depend on weather and permissions.
Surrey and Hampshire
Short drives to country estates, golf and the M3 corridor.
Goodwood
By road or helicopter for Goodwood events, planned around demand at peak dates.
Events & operations
Airshow, Goodwood and Corporate Aviation
Farnborough International Airshow
During airshow periods normal operations change. Slots, parking and timings are confirmed well in advance.
Goodwood events
Peak demand for helicopter and chauffeur onward transfers, so plan early.
Corporate and owner operations
Recurring movements, hangarage and owner-operator coordination are arranged with the airport and the aircraft's operator.
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