AIN Online
Charles Alcock
12 Oct 2025
London Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB) achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing improvement program with the completion of runway resurfacing last month. The upgrade has resulted in a regrooved surface that features new centerline lighting, and the airport’s runway now has improved runway visual range capability.
According to the privately-owned airport, which is entirely dedicated to business aviation operations, the £20 million ($27 million) investment has removed operational restrictions in wet weather conditions. Bombardier and Gulfstream have both made changes to standard operating procedures to reflect the new levels of safety. The airport has applied a bio-bitumen asphalt binder made from renewable materials on test areas of the apron and taxiway...
