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London Heathrow Airport

IATA LHR ICAO EGLL Large Airport Scheduled Service

Location

Airport Information

City

London

Continent

EU

Coordinates

51,4707, -0,4599

Elevation

83 ft (25 m)

Runways

Ident Length Width Surface Lighted
09L/27R 12 799 ft (3 901 m) 164 ft ASP Yes
09R/27L 12 001 ft (3 658 m) 164 ft ASP Yes

Acerca de London Heathrow Airport

El Aeropuerto de Heathrow es el aeropuerto más transitado del Reino Unido y uno de los centros de aviación internacional más importantes del mundo. Situado al oeste de Londres, a unos 23 kilómetros del centro de la capital, Heathrow se inauguró en 1946 y gestiona más de 79 millones de pasajeros al año a través de cuatro terminales. La Terminal 5, inaugurada en 2008, es la base principal de British Airways, que opera la mayoría de los vuelos del aeropuerto. La Terminal 2, denominada The Queen's Terminal, sirve a Star Alliance y otras aerolíneas. El aeropuerto es el centro de operaciones de British Airways y Virgin Atlantic, con conexiones a más de 200 destinos en todo el mundo. El Heathrow Express conecta el aeropuerto con la estación de Paddington en 15 minutos, la línea Piccadilly del metro ofrece un servicio más económico en aproximadamente 50 minutos, y la línea Elizabeth proporciona conexiones rápidas con el centro de Londres y el este de la capital. Heathrow opera dos pistas de aterrizaje paralelas, y una polémica tercera pista ha sido objeto de debate durante décadas. La limitación a dos pistas convierte a Heathrow en uno de los aeropuertos más congestionados del mundo, funcionando prácticamente al límite de su capacidad. Su posición como principal puerta de acceso transatlántica de Europa y su extensa red de conexiones mundiales mantienen su estatus como uno de los aeropuertos más importantes a nivel global.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from London Heathrow to central London?
The Heathrow Express runs non-stop to London Paddington in 15 minutes, with fares from GBP 25 one-way. The Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) is a cheaper alternative at GBP 12.80 (peak Oyster), reaching Paddington in about 28 minutes and continuing through central London to Liverpool Street and beyond. The Piccadilly Line is the budget option at GBP 5.50, taking about 50-60 minutes to reach central London.
How many terminals does Heathrow Airport have?
Heathrow has four active terminals: 2, 3, 4, and 5. Terminal 1 was permanently closed in 2015. Terminal 5 is exclusively used by British Airways and Iberia. Terminal 2 (The Queen Terminal) serves Star Alliance carriers. Terminals 2 and 3 are connected by an underground walkway.
Which airlines operate from Heathrow Terminal 5?
Terminal 5 is exclusively used by British Airways, including its subsidiary BA CityFlyer, and Iberia (a fellow International Airlines Group carrier). British Airways operates approximately 60% of all Heathrow flights. T5 has three buildings: the main terminal and two satellite buildings (T5B and T5C) connected by an automated transit.
Is there free Wi-Fi at Heathrow?
Yes, Heathrow offers free Wi-Fi in all terminals with no time limit. The network is named _Heathrow Wi-Fi and provides speeds suitable for browsing and email. Premium faster Wi-Fi is available for purchase at various speed tiers.
Can I transfer between Heathrow terminals without going through security?
Terminals 2 and 3 have an airside connection via the underground Flight Connections walkway. For transfers involving Terminals 4 or 5, you must take the free Heathrow Express shuttle train, which means going through security again at the destination terminal. Allow at least 60-90 minutes for inter-terminal transfers.