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Farnborough Airport EGLF / FAB
Europe's flagship business-only airport, with a single-operator FBO, its own CIQ and the fastest turnarounds in the London area. Best for the West End, Surrey and the M3/M4 corridors; annual movement cap and weekend limits mean slots can be tight during the Farnborough Airshow and peak summer weekends. Premium pricing but very high service standards.
Facts
- Hours
- 07:00–22:00 Mon–Fri, 08:00–20:00 Sat–Sun & bank holidays
- 24-hour operations
- No
- Customs & immigration
- Yes
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Yes
- Slot coordination
- No
- Noise curfew
- Yes
- Runway surface
- asphalt
- Fuel type
- Jet A-1, SAF (limited)
- Helipad
- Yes
- Distance to centre
- 55 km
- Typical largest aircraft
- Handles up to BBJ/ACJ; regular Global 7500/G650 traffic.
- Website
- www.farnboroughairport.com
Private terminals (FBOs)
- Farnborough Airport (owner-operated FBO)
An FBO is the private terminal: lounge, crew, fuel, customs desk. You drive up, walk 30 metres, and board.
Compare published takeoff distances
Initial comparison of published takeoff distances and runway length (8,005 ft). Confirm aircraft suitability and current restrictions with the operator.
Within the screening threshold
- Airbus Corporate Jets ACJ350 XWB 7,220 ft
- Boeing Business Jets BBJ 737-8 (MAX 8) 7,500 ft
- Boeing Business Jets BBJ 737-7 (MAX 7) 5,900 ft
- Airbus Corporate Jets ACJ319neo 6,300 ft
- Airbus Corporate Jets ACJ320neo 6,800 ft
- Boeing Business Jets BBJ (737-700) 5,640 ft
Above the screening threshold
- Boeing Business Jets BBJ3 (737-900ER) needs 8,040 ft
- Boeing Business Jets BBJ 737-9 (MAX 9) needs 8,500 ft
- Boeing Business Jets BBJ 787-8 needs 9,800 ft
Other airports for London
- London Biggin Hill Airport EGKB 5,925 ft · 40 min
- London City Airport EGLC 4,948 ft · 25 min
What it costs to fly here privately
Farnborough: plan the arrival and the ground leg
Check the operating window before selecting departure time. Farnborough publishes weekday and weekend hours separately.
Hours and exceptions
The airport’s contact page currently lists 07:00–22:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00–20:00 on weekends and bank holidays, with Christmas Day and Boxing Day closed. Ask the handler to confirm the planned movement and current requirements.
Give the final London address
Compare the whole journey, including road transfer, waiting and return travel. Ask for the handling, parking and any permission arrangements in the written proposal rather than treating a runway-length match as permission to operate.
Guide updated 2026-10-23 · Farnborough Airport — Opening times
Sources and credits
- Farnborough Airport · Steve Lynes from Sandshurst, United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons