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Airports / United Kingdom / LHR
Large airport · LHR
London Heathrow Airport.
London, United Kingdom · 83 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
72,576 ratings
0
Operators based
83
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
London, United KingdomELEV 83 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
72,576
Google reviews
ratings on Google
83
Field elevation
feet above sea level
5
Nearest alternate
nm to NHT
Field standing
5 nm
To the nearest alternate
RAF Northolt (NHT), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in London, United Kingdom, London Heathrow Airport (EGLL / LHR) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 83 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list LHR as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are RAF Northolt (NHT, 5 nm), Farnborough Airport (FAB, 17 nm), and Blackbushe Airport (BBS, 17 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 12,799-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the London, United Kingdom destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as LON and Londres. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from LHR to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport is well organized, clean, and easy to navigate, making the entire travel process smooth and stress free.”
Mohammad Mohsin Phalgaroo5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Security and immigration procedures were managed efficiently, and the overall atmosphere felt safe and welcoming.”
Mohammad Mohsin Phalgaroo5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
EGLL
IATA
LHR
FAA / Local
EGLL
Elevation
83 ft
Coordinates
51.4707° N · 0.4599° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs United Kingdom fields
state range 5–1,066 ft
At 83 ft, LHR sits lower than 58% of the 88 United Kingdom fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,799 ft
- 09L/27R12,799 ft × 164 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09R/27L12,001 ft × 164 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,799 ft
LHR's 12,799 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 5nmNHTRAF NortholtNortholt, Greater London
- 17nmFABFarnborough AirportFarnborough, Hampshire
- 17nmBBSBlackbushe AirportCamberley, Surrey
- 19nmLCYLondon City AirportLondon
- 20nmBQHLondon Biggin Hill AirportLondon
- 22nmLGWLondon Gatwick AirportLondon
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapEGLL · London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LHR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,836 nm | 7h 0m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,993 nm | 7h 22m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,187 nm | 7h 49m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,425 nm | 8h 22m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,625 nm | 8h 50m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,792 nm | 9h 13m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,839 nm | 9h 20m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,888 nm | 9h 27m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LHR?
- London Heathrow Airport's longest paved runway is 12,799 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LHR?
- London Heathrow Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,799 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LHR?
- The closest alternate is RAF Northolt (NHT), about 5 nm away, followed by Farnborough Airport (FAB) at 17 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LHR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 0m (2,836 nm), New York about 7h 22m (2,993 nm), Washington DC about 7h 49m (3,187 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.