Airports
Biggin Hill Creates Thriving Niche as London Bizav Hotspot
It is 30 years since entrepreneur Andrew Walters took control of the UK airport
London Biggin Hill Airport
London Biggin Hill Airport is within close reach of the UK capital's financial district.

Thirty years ago, entrepreneur Andrew Walters embarked on a new venture in what was then the relatively immature UK business aviation sector. After selling his air cargo business in 1986, he launched Regional Airports Ltd. in 1990 and then looked for assets to acquire, walking straight into the quagmire of British airport politics.

First, he tried to buy Luton Airport on the north side of the UK capital, but the local government opted to keep it in public ownership. His chance came when he was able to sign a 125-year lease for Biggin Hill Airport, on the southeast side of London. The group also includes Southend Airport to the east of the city.