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London Heathrow Airport

IATA LHRICAO EGLL🇬🇧 London
Coordinates
51.4707°N, 0.4599°W
Elevation
83 ft (25 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:17
Sunrise
05:02
Sunset
21:15
Civil dusk
22:00

About 16h 13m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport, also known as London Heathrow Airport and named London Airport until 1966, is the primary and largest international airport serving London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom. It is the largest of the six international airports in the London airport system.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EGLL

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09L / 27R▸ displaced12,799 ft / 3,901 m164 ftAspLightedOpen
09R / 27L▸ displaced12,001 ft / 3,658 m164 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (15)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISHeathrow ATIS128.075 MHz
ATISHeathrow ATIS (Arrival)115.100 MHz
ATISHeathrow ATIS113.750 MHz
ATISHeathrow ATIS (Departure)121.935 MHz
CLDHeathrow Delivery121.975 MHz
DIRHeathrow Director119.725 MHz
DIRHeathrow Director120.400 MHz
DIRHeathrow Director127.525 MHz
DIRHeathrow Director134.975 MHz
GNDHeathrow Ground121.700 MHz
GNDHeathrow Ground121.900 MHz
GNDHeathrow Ground121.850 MHz
TWRHeathrow Tower124.475 MHz
TWRHeathrow Tower118.500 MHz
TWRHeathrow Tower118.700 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingFast TrackRestaurantsShoppingJourney plannerSecurity

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (168)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 1Class ATMA2500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON CTRClass DCTRGND2500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle440 ft187 ft
Obstacle384 ft85 ft
Trellick Tower322 ft95 ft
Control Tower285 ft56 ft
Sky Wind Turbine220 ft52 ft
Obstacle82 ft
Obstacle85 ft
Obstacle79 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from London Heathrow Airport.

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🇬🇧 More airports in United Kingdom📘 Flying in the United Kingdom: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for London Heathrow Airport?

The ICAO code for London Heathrow Airport is EGLL, and its IATA code is LHR.

Where is London Heathrow Airport located?

London Heathrow Airport is large airport located in London, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 83 ft (25 m).

How many runways does London Heathrow Airport have?

London Heathrow Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 12,799 ft / 3,901 m.

Which airlines fly to London Heathrow Airport?

Airlines historically serving London Heathrow Airport include Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, AeroMéxico, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Algerie, Air Astana, among 86 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from London Heathrow Airport?

Historical data lists 168 nonstop destinations from London Heathrow Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is London Heathrow Airport in?

London Heathrow Airport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at London Heathrow Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at London Heathrow Airport is approximately 1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near London Heathrow Airport?

The nearest airport to London Heathrow Airport is RAF Northolt (NHT), about 5.2 nm to the nne, followed by Denham Aerodrome and Brooklands Aerodrome.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. London Heathrow Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.