London (Farnborough) · UK · Europe
London Farnborough Airport (FAB)
Farnborough (FAB) is London's premier private jet airport — 30 miles south-west of London. Business aviation only (no commercial flights). Home to TAG Farnborough (single FBO operator — unusual model). All aircraft up to Boeing BBJ + Airbus ACJ. Preferred by high-net-worth clients for privacy + service quality. Peak season summer + F1 Silverstone (July).
Europe's #1 dedicated business aviation airport
Distance to city
30 miles / 45-90 min to central London (traffic-dependent). Heli-transfer 25 min to Battersea.
FBOs
1 terminals
Restrictions
Operating hours 07:00-22:00 weekdays, 08:00-20:00 Sundays. Extensions possible with fees. No commercial slots.
Peak season
Summer + F1 British Grand Prix (mid-July), Cannes Film Festival (May), Monaco GP (late May).
FBOs at London Farnborough Airport
TAG Farnborough
TAG Aviation (owned by Macquarie) · Since 2003
🕒 07:00-22:00 (weekdays), 08:00-20:00 Sundays. Extensions possible.
🥷 Discreet (best for privacy)
Only FBO at Farnborough — single-operator model unique in Europe. Award-winning terminal (2019 rebuild). Preferred for privacy + service quality. Higher fees than Biggin Hill or Luton.
Aircraft
All aircraft up to BBJ/ACJ
Fuel
Premium (single-operator monopoly)
Handling
UK Border Force + HMRC on-site
Fees
£400-1,500 handling + fuel
Amenities
Award-winning terminal (Farnborough Terminal, 2019)Private loungesBoardroomsFine dining restaurantConciergeImmigration + customs on-siteHangarMROCharter fleet
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Frequently asked about FAB
Why is there only one FBO at Farnborough?
Farnborough operates a single-operator model — TAG Farnborough is the sole handler. This is unusual (most airports have 2-6 FBOs competing) but ensures consistent premium service + coordinated operations. Trade-off: higher prices than competitive airports like Luton.
Farnborough or Biggin Hill for London?
Farnborough for premium service + all aircraft (including BBJ/ACJ) + longer runway. Biggin Hill for smaller aircraft, cheaper handling, closer to central London. Farnborough is 30 miles west; Biggin Hill is 15 miles south-east.
How do I get from Farnborough to central London?
45-90 min drive (traffic-dependent). Helicopter to Battersea Heliport takes 25 min. TAG concierge arranges car + helicopter transfers.
Farnborough operating hours?
07:00-22:00 weekdays, 08:00-20:00 Sundays. Extension fees apply outside these hours (typically £500-2,000). Not 24/7 like Luton or Stansted.
Best time to book Farnborough during F1 British GP?
Silverstone weekend (mid-July) — book 8-12 weeks ahead. TAG hits capacity. Sunday post-race afternoon-evening return legs to Europe are chaotic — plan for 2h ground delays.