London Heathrow Airport is a large airport serving London, United Kingdom. Its IATA code is LHR and its ICAO code is EGLL. The airport lies at an elevation of 83 ft (25 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 09L/27R, 12,799 ft (3,901 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/London time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LHR
- ICAO code
- EGLL
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 83 ft (25 m)
- Coordinates
- 51.4708, -0.4599
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09L/27R | 12,799 ft · 3,901 m | 164 ft · 50 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 09R/27L | 12,001 ft · 3,658 m | 164 ft · 50 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to London Heathrow Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LCY London City Airport | London, United Kingdom | 36 km · 22 mi |
| LGW London Gatwick Airport | London, United Kingdom | 41 km · 25 mi |
| LTN London Luton Airport | Luton, Luton, United Kingdom | 45 km · 28 mi |
| STN London Stansted Airport | London, Essex, United Kingdom | 66 km · 41 mi |
| SEN London Southend Airport | Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom | 81 km · 50 mi |
| SOU Southampton Airport | Southampton, United Kingdom | 85 km · 53 mi |
| BOH Bournemouth Airport | Bournemouth, United Kingdom | 123 km · 76 mi |
| BHX Birmingham Airport | Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom | 140 km · 87 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LHR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 348 | 216 | 188 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 654 | 406 | 353 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,487 | 1,546 | 1,343 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,498 | 3,417 | 2,969 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,540 | 3,442 | 2,991 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,731 | 4,183 | 3,635 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,761 | 4,201 | 3,651 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,154 | 5,067 | 4,403 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,760 | 5,443 | 4,730 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,904 | 5,533 | 4,808 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,075 | 5,639 | 4,900 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,460 | 5,878 | 5,108 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,592 | 5,960 | 5,179 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,883 | 6,762 | 5,876 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 17,021 | 10,576 | 9,190 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | Heathrow ATIS | 113.750 |
| ATIS | Heathrow ATIS (Arrival) | 115.100 |
| ATIS | Heathrow ATIS (Departure) | 121.935 |
| ATIS | Heathrow ATIS | 128.075 |
| CLD | Heathrow Delivery | 121.975 |
| DIR | Heathrow Director | 119.725 |
| DIR | Heathrow Director | 120.400 |
| DIR | Heathrow Director | 127.525 |
| DIR | Heathrow Director | 134.975 |
| GND | Heathrow Ground | 121.700 |
| GND | Heathrow Ground | 121.850 |
| GND | Heathrow Ground | 121.900 |
| TWR | Heathrow Tower | 118.500 |
| TWR | Heathrow Tower | 118.700 |
| TWR | Heathrow Tower | 124.475 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of London Heathrow Airport?
The IATA code of London Heathrow Airport is LHR and its ICAO code is EGLL.
Where is London Heathrow Airport located?
London Heathrow Airport is in London, England, United Kingdom, at 51.4708, -0.4599.
What time zone is London Heathrow Airport in?
London Heathrow Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/London. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at London Heathrow Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09L/27R, 12,799 ft (3,901 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to London Heathrow Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is London City Airport (LCY), about 36 km (22 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.