Heathrow Airport

London, United Kingdom

IATALHR

ICAOEGLL

Active Runways

2 Runways

Longest: 3,902 m (12,802 ft)

Annual Passengers

83.9 million

Recorded 2024

Flight Movements

~ 477,000

Commercial movements

Hub Classification

Megahub Gateway

Europe Hub

Aerodrome AlignmentApprox. Magnetic Heading

Orientation only · 2 runways

09L / 27R09R / 27L

Headings only—not geographic positions or runway spacing.

RUNWAY INVENTORY (2)ALL-WEATHER ILS CAPABLE

RWY 09L / 27RAsphalt

LENGTH3,902 m (12,802 ft)

WIDTH50 m (164 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingWidebody Max

Magnetic: 090°Grooved High-Friction

RWY 09R / 27LAsphalt

LENGTH3,660 m (12,008 ft)

WIDTH50 m (164 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingWidebody Max

Magnetic: 090°Grooved High-Friction

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