Large airport · London, United Kingdom
London Heathrow Airport
London Heathrow Airport – named London Airport until 1966 – is the primary and largest international airport serving London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom. Its IATA code is LHR. Its ICAO code is EGLL. It has 2 runways, longest 12,799 ft (ASP). Elevation 83 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LHR |
| ICAO code | EGLL |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 12,799 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 83 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 51.4707° N, 0.4599° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What London Heathrow Airport is known for
London Heathrow Airport – named London Airport until 1966 – is the primary and largest international airport serving London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom.
History
London Heathrow Airport – named London Airport until 1966 – is the primary and largest international airport serving London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom.
Official website: http://www.heathrow.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to London Heathrow Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Windsor Castle · United Kingdom · 6.3 miles away
- Hampton Court Palace · United Kingdom · 7.0 miles away
- Buckingham Palace · United Kingdom · 13.8 miles away
- Westminster Abbey · United Kingdom · 14.4 miles away
- Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) · United Kingdom · 14.6 miles away
- British Museum · United Kingdom · 14.7 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to London Heathrow Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- The Broads · United Kingdom · 117.3 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is London Heathrow Airport?
London Heathrow Airport – named London Airport until 1966 – is the primary and largest international airport serving London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom.
What is the airport code for London Heathrow Airport?
London Heathrow Airport — its IATA code is LHR and its ICAO code is EGLL.
Where is London Heathrow Airport located?
London Heathrow Airport serves London, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.4707° N, 0.4599° W.
What is the history of London Heathrow Airport?
London Heathrow Airport – named London Airport until 1966 – is the primary and largest international airport serving London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2434
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heathrow_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.