What is London Heathrow Airport?
Q: What is London Heathrow Airport?
A: London Heathrow Airport, or Heathrow, is the main and busiest airport serving the United Kingdom. It is also Europe's busiest airport for passenger traffic and handles more international passenger traffic than any other airport in the world.
Q: Who owns and operates Heathrow Airport?
A: Heathrow is owned and operated by BAA Limited, which also owns/operates six other UK airports and is itself owned by an international group led by the Spanish Ferrovial Group.
Q: What airlines use Heathrow as their main hub?
A: British Airways and Virgin Atlantic both use Heathrow as their main hub.
Q: Where is Heathrow located?
A: Heathrow is located in the London Borough of Hillingdon, 15 miles (24 km) west of Central London, England.
Q: How large is the site of London Heathrow Airport?
A: The site covers 12.14 square kilometres (4.69 square miles).
Q: When was Terminal 5 opened at London Heathrow Airport?
A: Terminal 5 was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 14 March 2008 and opened to passengers on 27 March 2008.
Q: What type of licence does London Heahtow have that allows flights for public transport or flying instruction?
A:London Heahtow has a CAA Public Use Aerodrome Licence (Number P527) that allows flights for public transport of passengers or for flying instruction.
