London Heathrow Airport (EGLL)
Large airport · London, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGLL |
| IATA | LHR |
| Elevation | 83 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°28'15" W 0°27'36" 51.47075, -0.45991 |
| Location | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09L/27R | 12,799 ft (3901 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09R/27L | 12,001 ft (3658 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
London Heathrow Airport at a glance
London Heathrow Airport is a large airport in London, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as LHR. The field elevation of 83 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGLL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09L/27R — offers 12,799 ft (3901 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09L points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGLL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to London Heathrow Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Northolt | EGWU | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Farnborough Airport | EGLF | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Blackbushe Airport | EGLK | 31 km (17 NM) |
| London City Airport | EGLC | 36 km (19 NM) |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | EGKB | 38 km (21 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for London Heathrow Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 83 ft field elevation of London Heathrow Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about London Heathrow Airport
What is the ICAO code of London Heathrow Airport?
The ICAO identifier of London Heathrow Airport is EGLL, and its IATA code is LHR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is London Heathrow Airport above sea level?
London Heathrow Airport sits at an elevation of 83 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is London Heathrow Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.4707, -0.4599 — in London, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAF Northolt, about 10 km away.
Does EGLL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGLL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at London Heathrow Airport?
London Heathrow Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09L/27R, measures 12,799 ft (3901 m) with a ASP surface.