London Heathrow Airport
Frostbitten British explorer Fiennes returns home
Mar 04, 2013 13:04 EST
British explorer Ranulph Fiennes showed off a heavily bandaged hand as he returned home Monday following his evacuation from Antarctica with severe frostbite, and vowed to help the team he left out there.
Virgin domestic service set for take-off
Feb 28, 2013 22:26 EST
Richard Branson on Friday unveiled details of Virgin Atlantic's new domestic service which he promises will bring "rock and roll spirit" to the skies.
India's Jet shares soar on investor hope of Etihad stake buy
Feb 27, 2013 13:17 EST
Shares of India's Jet Airways surged almost 20 percent on Wednesday after Abu Dhabi-based Etihad paid $70 million to the Indian carrier for London landing slots.
Suspect extradited to Britain over Chinese family murders
Feb 20, 2013 13:09 EST
A Chinese businessman was extradited Wednesday from Morocco to Britain, where he is wanted in connection with the killing of a Chinese family in 2011, police said.
Pistorius murder charge stuns UK training partner
Feb 15, 2013 11:27 EST
British 400 metres runner Martyn Rooney has been left shocked by the news his friend and training partner Oscar Pistorius has been charged with murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Ryanair says Brussels to block Aer Lingus takeover bid
Feb 12, 2013 10:57 EST
Irish no-frills airline Ryanair said Tuesday that the European Commission would block its takeover bid for rival carrier Aer Lingus on grounds of unfair competition, adding it would appeal against the decision.
Turkey moves to mark its place in the skies
Feb 02, 2013 23:14 EST
Turkey is aiming to make a major mark in the skies with ambitious plans to build the world's largest airport and a vast expansion of the national airline as it seeks increasingly to build on its strong emerging status to become a global player.
UK high-speed rail link to extend north
Jan 28, 2013 12:00 EST
The British government on Monday unveiled plans to extend a controversial high-speed rail network to the north of England in a move that Prime Minister David Cameron said would boost the stagnant economy.
Ryanair ups full-year profit forecast
Jan 28, 2013 11:49 EST
Irish no-frills airline Ryanair hiked its annual earnings forecast on Monday after posting soaring profits, and confirmed a proposal it hopes will enable it to win a battle to buy rival Aer Lingus.
Ryanair profits rise, confirms Aer Lingus takeover bid
Jan 28, 2013 04:36 EST
Ryanair on Monday said that net profit rose 21 percent in the group's third quarter, as the Irish no-frills airline confirmed a proposal it hopes will enable it to finally win a battle to buy rival Aer Lingus.
Ryanair profits rise, confirms Aer Lingus takeover plan
Jan 28, 2013 03:35 EST
Ryanair on Monday said that net profit rose 21 percent in the group's third quarter, as the Irish no-frills airline confirmed a proposal it hopes will enable it to finally win a battle to buy rival Aer Lingus.
Snow grounds hundreds of flights across Europe
Jan 21, 2013 16:45 EST
Hundreds of flights were cancelled and hazardous roads and railways disrupted traffic and caused countless accidents across Europe on Monday as heavy snow and freezing weather gripped the continent.
Snow claims hundreds of flights across Europe
Jan 21, 2013 12:28 EST
Hundreds of flights were cancelled and road and rail traffic was severely disrupted across much of Europe on Monday as heavy snow and freezing weather gripped the continent.
Flights hit in as snow and ice halts travel
Jan 21, 2013 07:18 EST
More than 175 flights were cancelled at London Heathrow Airport on Monday as snow and ice caused widespread disruption to transport in Britain.
Snow causes more cancellations at Heathrow airport
Jan 21, 2013 06:01 EST
London's Heathrow Airport warned of further flight cancellations on Monday which would leave thousands more passengers stranded on the fourth day of delays after heavy snow swept across Britain.
Snow causes more cancellations at Heathrow airport
Jan 20, 2013 17:29 EST
London's Heathrow Airport warned of further flight cancellations on Monday which would leave thousands more passengers stranded on the fourth day of delays after heavy snow swept across Britain.
More Heathrow flights cancelled amid fresh snow
Jan 20, 2013 12:01 EST
London's Heathrow Airport warned of further flight cancellations on Monday which would leave thousands more passengers stranded in the fourth day of delays after heavy snow swept across Britain.
Heathrow slammed over snow chaos
Jan 20, 2013 00:43 EST
The Sunday newspapers laid into London Heathrow Airport for falling victim to snow over the weekend, saying it was not good enough for Britain's main air hub.
Europe hit by blizzards, air traffic havoc, deaths
Jan 19, 2013 17:32 EST
Extreme winter weather swept across western Europe on Saturday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at London's main international airport and claiming several lives in Spain, Portugal, Scotland and France, including those of three Mali-bound soldiers.
Heathrow Airport cancels 100 flights
Jan 19, 2013 05:50 EST
London's Heathrow Airport cancelled 100 flights on Saturday morning as fresh snowfalls swept across Britain.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| London Heathrow Airport | |||
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| Heathrow Terminal 5 building | |||
| IATA: LHR – ICAO: EGLL | |||
| Summary | |||
| Airport type | Public | ||
| Owner | BAA Limited | ||
| Operator | Heathrow Airport Limited | ||
| Location | London Borough of Hillingdon | ||
| Hub for | |||
| Elevation AMSL | 83 ft / 25 m | ||
| Coordinates | 51°28′39″N 000°27′41″W / 51.4775°N 0.46139°WCoordinates: 51°28′39″N 000°27′41″W / 51.4775°N 0.46139°W | ||
| Website | |||
| Runways | |||
| Direction | Length | Surface | |
| m | ft | ||
| 09L/27R | 3,901 | 12,799 | Grooved Asphalt |
| 09R/27L | 3,660 | 12,008 | Grooved Asphalt |
| Statistics (2008) | |||
| Aircraft Movements | 478,693 | ||
| Passengers | 67,054,745 | ||
| Sources: UK AIP at NATS[1] Statistics from the UK Civil Aviation Authority[2] | |||
