Heathrow

• ICAO: EGLL
• Name: Heathrow
• Type: large_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 51.4706
• Longitude: -0.461941
• Elevation: 83 ft
• Country: United Kingdom
• Municipality: London
• IATA Code: LHR
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: N/A
• Timezone: Europe/London
• Distance from City: 23.5 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 09L/27R

• Designation: 09L/27R
• Dimensions: 12799 X 164
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
• Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
• Remarks: N/A

Runway 09R/27L

• Designation: 09R/27L
• Dimensions: 12001 X 148
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
• Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
• Remarks: N/A

• Tower: 118.500, 118.700, 124.475 MHz
• Ground: 121.700, 121.850, 121.900 MHz
• Operations: N/A
• Traffic/Approach: N/A
• ATIS: 113.750, 115.100, 121.935, 128.075 MHz

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: N/A

• AIS Tel: N/A
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: N/A
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: http://www.heathrowairport.com/
• Remarks: N/A

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: No
• PPR Contact: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

• Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx GBP 8-15 per tonne MTOW + noise/emissions surcharges
• Parking Fee: GBP 0.60-1.20 per tonne per hour, remote stands lower
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: GBP
• Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated. Landing charges include noise, NOx, and per-passenger components. Peak surcharges apply.

• Fuel Type: Jet A-1
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-02-18
• Remarks: Multiple suppliers: Air BP, World Fuel Services, etc.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: Yes
• Remarks: UK Border Force on-site 24h. GAR must be submitted to Special Branch min 12h prior for non-scheduled flights. APIS/ePassport gates available.

• Curfew Start: %H:%i
• Curfew End: %H:%i
• Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
• Remarks: Night quota count system in effect 23:30-06:00. QC/2 or less only during night period. Quota counts based on ICAO noise certification. Strict runway alternation in effect.

EGLC

• ICAO: EGLC
• Name: London City
• Distance (NM): 19.4
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGKB

• ICAO: EGKB
• Name: Biggin Hill
• Distance (NM): 20.3
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Customs and immigration by prior arrangement. GAR required min 12h before arrival from outside UK/CTA.

EGKK

• ICAO: EGKK
• Name: Gatwick
• Distance (NM): 21.9
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for GA flights from outside UK/CTA. ePassport gates available.

EGGW

• ICAO: EGGW
• Name: Luton
• Distance (NM): 24.5
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for flights from outside UK/CTA.

EGSS

• ICAO: EGSS
• Name: Stansted
• Distance (NM): 35.9
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for GA flights from outside UK/CTA.

• Overflight Permit: No
• Landing Permit: Conditional
• Overflight Lead Time: N/A
• Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants

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