| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| IATA Code | LHR |
| ICAO Code | EGLL |
| City / Country | London, United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 83 ft (25 m) |
| Runways | 09L/27R (3,902m), 09R/27L (3,660m) |
Terminals
4 operational terminals (Terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5). Terminal 1 permanently closed.
Airlines & Connections
Primary global hub for British Airways (Terminal 5) and Virgin Atlantic (Terminal 3). Served by over 80 international airlines connecting 214 destinations.
Ground Transport
Heathrow Express train to London Paddington (15 minutes non-stop); Elizabeth Line commuter rail; London Underground Piccadilly line; extensive National Express coach network and motorway M4/M25 links.
Traveller Tips
Ensure at least 75 to 90 minutes when connecting between terminals via the complimentary flight connection buses. Security queues at Terminal 5 can surge during morning peak transatlantic banks.
History
Originally established in 1929 as Great West Aerodrome, Heathrow expanded massively after World War II to become Europe's busiest passenger airport by international passenger traffic.
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