London Heathrow Airport (LHR): Codes, Runways & Location
London Heathrow Airport (IATA: LHR · ICAO: EGLL) is a large airport serving London, United Kingdom. It lies at 51.4707° N, 0.4599° W, 83 ft (25 m) above sea level.
Overview of London Heathrow Airport
London Heathrow Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of London in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code LHR and the ICAO code EGLL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
London Heathrow Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3901 m (12799 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 83 ft (25 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RAF Northolt (NHT) about 10 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,901 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about London Heathrow Airport
Where is London Heathrow Airport located?
London Heathrow Airport is located in London, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.4707° N, 0.4599° W.
What is the airport code for London Heathrow Airport?
London Heathrow Airport has an IATA code of LHR and an ICAO code of EGLL.
How long is the runway at London Heathrow Airport?
London Heathrow Airport's longest runway is about 3901 m (12799 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does London Heathrow Airport have?
London Heathrow Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is London Heathrow Airport a major airport?
London Heathrow Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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