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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

À propos London Heathrow Airport

L'aéroport de Londres-Heathrow est le plus fréquenté du Royaume-Uni et l'un des aéroports les plus connectés au monde sur le plan international. Situé à Hillingdon, dans l'ouest de Londres, à environ 23 kilomètres du centre de Londres, LHR accueille plus de 79 millions de passagers par an. L'aéroport dispose de quatre terminaux opérationnels : les Terminaux 2, 3, 4 et 5, le Terminal 5 étant la base exclusive de British Airways. LHR est le hub principal de British Airways et un hub majeur pour Virgin Atlantic. L'aéroport est limité à deux pistes, ce qui crée d'importants problèmes de capacité et a alimenté des décennies de débats sur la construction d'une troisième piste. Le Heathrow Express offre un service ferroviaire direct vers la gare de Paddington en 15 minutes, tandis que la ligne Elizabeth dessert également l'aéroport. La ligne Piccadilly du métro de Londres offre une option de transport en commun plus économique. La position de Heathrow en tant que hub mondial le rend essentiel pour les affaires et les finances britanniques. L'aéroport opère sous un plafond strict de 480 000 mouvements d'avions par an. La politique britannique d'Open Skies et le rôle historique de Londres comme centre financier mondial maintiennent la demande de créneaux de vol à des niveaux records.

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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.