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Europe’s premier dedicated business aviation airport, Farnborough (FAB) is a luxurious, low-density hub just 35 miles southwest of central London—offering seamless executive travel with grandstand runway views and state-of-the-art privacy. Nestled in Hampshire’s green countryside near the M3, it’s the go-to for high-net-worth individuals, corporate jets, and global events like the biennial Farnborough International Airshow. With a focus on sustainability (Net Zero Roadmap launched 2022) and 5-star service, it handles ~30,000 movements annually, exclusively for private and business flights—no scheduled commercial ops.
Coordinates: 51°16′52″N 000°46′38″W | Elevation: 238 ft (73 m)

Brief History
The birthplace of British aviation: Site of the UK’s first powered flight in 1908 by Samuel Cody in his Army Aeroplane No. 1. Established as a balloon factory in 1905, it became the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) in 1912 for pioneering research (e.g., first airborne cameras, Harrier jet, Concorde tests). A WWII military base and Cold War innovation center, the first Farnborough Airshow launched in 1948. MoD operations wound down in 1989; civil enclave opened in 1997 under TAG Aviation. Fully CAA-licensed for business aviation in 2003 with award-winning 3DReid terminal design. Acquired by Macquarie Infrastructure in 2019, it’s now a sustainability showcase aiming for 20% SAF b