London Biggin Hill Airport

Over the past 40 years, this famous Airport has steadily changed from being a busy RAF base into a commercial regional airport. The historic ties are remembered annually at the RAF Chapel which is open to the public.

RAF Chapel

St George’s Royal Air Force Chapel of Remembrance at Biggin Hill stands on what was Royal Air Force Station Biggin Hill. The most famous period of its history is as a fighter station during the Second World War and it will remain forever linked, with the Battle of Britain, fought in the air in 1940. The Chapel is beautiful in its simplicity, following the design of a previous Station church, destroyed by fire in 1946. It stands as a memorial to all aircrew, from the Royal Air Force, Commonwealth and Allied Air Forces, who died flying from the Biggin Hill Sector during World War ll.

Stained glass windows showing the spirit of a young pilot holding an emblem or badge are a joy to see. On both sides of the altar, gold lettering records the names of aircrew, who paid the ultimate sacrifice, whilst in the Remembrance Book the 454 names are listed by date and a page is turned daily.

On guard, at the Chapel gates, are a Spitfire and a Hurricane which are dedicated to the aircrews. These full size detailed replicas have the markings of aircraft which flew from the airfield during the Battle of Britain.

Heritage Hangar

Find out more about the RAF Heritage Hangar HERE.

Environment

Environmental issues are always considered whether planning for the future or in day to day operations.

The Master Plan includes a comprehensive review of the potential impacts of the Airport. Aircraft noise is strictly controlled by international, national and local regulations. At the local level, Biggin Hill Airport has noise limits for individual aircraft, as well as instructions to pilots to cause the least disturbance practicable. 

Flight Experiences

Here at Biggin Hill Airport you are able to buy a flight experience flight that will give you the insight into flying that you want. Please contact the flying schools for further details or alternatively please contact:

There are four flying training schools at Biggin Hill with a choice of ab initio and more advanced training facilities.