Corportate Jet Investor
Mick Stones
09 Dec 2025
London Biggin Hill Airport has unveiled an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK to update its runway and airport services.
The investment includes a re-grooved runway surface and improving visibility along the length of the landing area. The runway has also been fitted with both centreline lighting and edge LED lighting replacing the old sodium lights.
Included too in the investment are upgrades to weather data with 24/7 METAR or meteorological aerodrome report data and IRVR (Instrumented Runway Visual Range) technology. This automated system uses sensors to measure the distance a pilot can see the runway markings and lights, so improving access to the runway during low-visibility conditions such as mist.
The new system – replacing an old one relying on ground-based visual inspection of visibility by airport staff – enables aircraft departures in lower visibility than previously...
London Biggin Hill Airport gets eight-figure funding revamp | Corporate Jet Investor | 09 Dec 2025
