Farnborough Airport
Europe's leading business aviation airport. Farnborough offers world-class facilities exclusively for private aviation, just 35 miles from Central London with exceptional service standards.
Get an instant quoteFarnborough Airport (FAB) is Europe’s premium business aviation facility, located 35 miles southwest of central London. Unlike Luton or Biggin Hill, Farnborough is exclusively for private aviation with no commercial traffic, delivering the highest service standards and zero scheduled-airline delays.
The airport’s 2,440m runway accepts every business aircraft on the market including Boeing Business Jets and Airbus Corporate Jets. TAG Farnborough operates the single on-airport FBO, an award-winning terminal with private lounges, business centre, fine dining, and the iconic Aviator Hotel adjacent to the apron with runway-view rooms.
Slots are required for all movements (TAG handles this as standard). Operating hours are 07:00 to 22:00, with extended operations on request. Farnborough is the natural FBO choice for ultra-long-range and heavy aircraft, particularly transatlantic and Middle East routes where the premium handling makes a material difference to the client experience.
- Distance
- 35 miles SW
- Runway
- 2,440m / 8,005ft
- Operating
- 07:00 – 22:00
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Customs
- Available
- FBOs
- 1 available
Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) at FAB
Premium ground handling and concierge services on-airport.
TAG Farnborough Airport
- Full FBO Services
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Concierge
- Fuel
+44 1252 379000
Services at Farnborough Airport
What's available on-airport for arriving and departing private aviation clients.
Popular routes from FAB
Estimated flight times and typical aircraft for the most-flown corridors.
- Flight time
- 1h 25min
- Recommended
- Challenger 350
- Flight time
- 1h 40min
- Recommended
- Citation XLS+
- Flight time
- 50min
- Recommended
- Phenom 300E
- Flight time
- 1h 35min
- Recommended
- Legacy 500
- Flight time
- 3h 45min
- Recommended
- Falcon 7X
- Flight time
- 6h 30min
- Recommended
- Global 6500
London travel information
Essential context for visitors arriving via FAB.
Essential information
- Timezone
- GMT/BST
- Currency
- GBP (£)
- Language
- English
- Weather
- Temperate maritime climate with mild conditions year-round
Nearby attractions
- Central London – 45 minutes
- Windsor Castle – 20 minutes
- Ascot Racecourse – 15 minutes
- Hampshire countryside – Immediate
- Heathrow Airport (connections) – 20 minutes
Frequently asked questions: FAB
Is Farnborough exclusively for private aviation?
Yes. Farnborough Airport is dedicated exclusively to business and private aviation, ensuring the highest service standards without commercial traffic delays. This is the premium FBO experience in the UK.
What aircraft can operate from Farnborough?
Farnborough's 2,440m runway accommodates all business aircraft including Boeing Business Jets and Airbus Corporate Jets, plus the full range of heavy and ultra-long-range business jets.
Is there a slot requirement at Farnborough?
Yes. Slots are required for all movements. TAG Farnborough's handling team can arrange slots as part of their comprehensive service.
What accommodation is available at Farnborough?
The iconic Aviator Hotel is located adjacent to the terminal, offering boutique luxury accommodation with runway views and excellent dining. Ideal for overnight crew layovers or pre-flight stays.
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