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Farnborough Airport.
Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · 238 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
529 ratings
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Operators based
238
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#12 / 80
United Kingdom airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 529 Google ratings , ranked against 80 rated United Kingdom fields.
4 nm
To the nearest alternate
Blackbushe Airport (BBS), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Farnborough Airport (EGLF / FAB) is a mid-sized airport serving Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom. Field elevation is 238 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list FAB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Blackbushe Airport (BBS, 4 nm), RAF Odiham (ODH, 7 nm), and Lasham Airfield (EGHL, 11 nm). The field has a single 8,005-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the London, United Kingdom destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as TAG London Farnborough Airport and RAE Farnborough. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from FAB to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
EGLF
IATA
FAB
FAA / Local
EGLF
Elevation
238 ft
Coordinates
51.2758° N · 0.7763° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs United Kingdom fields
state range 5–1,066 ft
At 238 ft, FAB sits higher than 68% of the 88 United Kingdom fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,005 ft
- 06/248,005 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,005 ft
FAB's 8,005 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 4nmBBSBlackbushe AirportCamberley, Surrey
- 7nmODHRAF OdihamHook, Hampshire
- 11nmEGHLLasham AirfieldAlton, Hampshire
- 17nmLHRLondon Heathrow AirportLondon
- 21nmNHTRAF NortholtNortholt, Greater London
- 23nmLGWLondon Gatwick AirportLondon
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapEGLF · Farnborough Airport · Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FAB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,828 nm | 6h 59m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,986 nm | 7h 21m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,179 nm | 7h 48m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,420 nm | 8h 21m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,618 nm | 8h 49m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,783 nm | 9h 12m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,829 nm | 9h 18m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,896 nm | 9h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FAB?
- Farnborough Airport's longest paved runway is 8,005 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at FAB?
- Farnborough Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,005 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to FAB?
- The closest alternate is Blackbushe Airport (BBS), about 4 nm away, followed by RAF Odiham (ODH) at 7 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FAB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 59m (2,828 nm), New York about 7h 21m (2,986 nm), Washington DC about 7h 48m (3,179 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.