Heathrow Airport is a major international airport in London, England. It is the largest of the six international airports serving Greater London. The airport facility is owned and operated by Heathrow Airport Holdings. In 2021, it was the seventh-busiest airport in the world by international passenger traffic and eighth-busiest in Europe by total passenger traffic.
Heathrow was founded as a small airfield in 1929 but was developed into a much larger airport after World War II. The airport lies 14 miles west of Central London on a site that covers 12.27 square kilometres. It was gradually expanded over seventy-five years and now has two parallel eastβwest runways, four operational passenger terminals and one cargo terminal. The airport is the primary hub for both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
Came by Boat, got lifted up by a winch, but spent a sunny afternoon sitting on the Helipad exchanging travel stories to the more unsual spots. Really enjoyed 'Room Tour'.
home of the RAF Lightning's of no 5,no 11 and the Lightning
RAF Binbrook as an airfield is in a sorry state.runways and taxyways gone and the site is a haulage yard. Lightning F6 XR724 is looking sad and unloved despite flying home to Binbrook in 1992 after Warton finished using it as a chase aircraft for radar tests. it was hoped it would remain flying on the airshow circuit if the C.A.A. would allow. which they didn't. after runways and taxyways were ripped up and disputes with the new land owners, XR724 sits stranded,needing massive amounts of engineering,time and love to see it hopefully join Bruntingthorpe's 2 fast taxying Lightnings.
After 32 years of our operating our grass strip airfield, based in the village of Wanborough to the east of Swindon in Wiltshire, we have now closed.
We would like to thank our customers and supporters for making Redlands a wonderful site for microlights and skydiving - and for the many thousands raised for charity at the airfield.
This was the aerodrome where PM Neville Chamberlain arrived back from Munich on 30 September 1938, stood outside the airplane, and waved the Anglo-German declaration for the photographers. The airfield was decommissioned in 1947 when the government chose nearby Heathrow as the site for London's major post-war airport.
FISO Clive is great in the tower along with his friendly colleague who books you out. Good choices of Runway. Asphalt. Not a long taxi. Airport Manager is hard-working and eager. Good fuel prices. Competitive landing fees. JetA1 and 100LL available.
Be aware of what is now considered 'liquid' and therefore subject to separate screening procedures and personal allowance when passing through security. This used to be my home airport, so I've flown to and from MAN on many occasions. This time however, clearing security at T1, a recorded message repeated saying that inhalers and deodorant are liquids. What I didn't realise is that even solid stick deodorant and powder inhalers are, apparently, "liquids". I challenged the staff on inspection and they told me there are three main English dictionaries: Oxford, Collins, and Manchester Airport. So even though literally nothing is actually liquid, they have this definition.
Hello,every this is JULIAN,it's my Greatest Wish to Travel to the UNITED KINGDOM(LONDON),fortunately i discovered Some friends that help this journey accomplished.Anyway,i would to say Big Thankx to these friends,i.e Nilda & Mireille Locuna Dougan of N17.God Bless with much Comfort them for their kindest Curtesy...
The CAA have just published their second annual survey of the quality of assistance for passengers with a disability or reduced mobility. It covers the 30 busiest U.K. airports.
The only airports to be rated Very Good in both surveys were Humberside and Norwich.
Hi Brian, Can't put a face to your name. I first went to Upavon on 9th July 1961 and was active in the club until mid November, as I was stationed at waterbeach and started flying at Duxford then.
Reply to @ChrisM: We must have met. I went solo during that year. I was introduced by fellow Hull guys Colin Wray and David Ellis. We were on Fitters (Wireless and Radar) courses at Yatesbury. I hope you see this blog, as I see your entry is back in 2011! I remember one day, flying was suspended when some Groupie came with his autogiro and gave a demo. I understand it was used by him in Bond films. Brian Norton.
Great Airport Beats Manchester and London Airports
This is a great airport to fly from, good people good facilities and good choice of scheduled and charter flights. Airport not to blame for luggage delays they do not provide luggage staff the airlines do.
Hi there, I would like to know where you can watch planes safely without breaking the law or interfering with the airport security and police?
I have found 1 or 2 places. 1 is on the footbridge 117 over the railway line just to the north of the airport between Horley and Gatwick. 2 is also on a bridge 120 by the perimeter road (A23). On the footpath between Charlwood and Ifield Hall by the approach lights. Lastly another up on the hill by Russ Hill Hotel near Ifield Windmill. I hope this helps people!?
Flew into Bembridge yesterday with the Miss's. Had an absolutely 1st class meal at the Propeller - it's a must do. Sea Bass and Duck - just delicious. And only Β£15 to land. Beats the alternatives.
Latest comments about airports in England, United Kingdom
Heathrow Airport
π Sat, 05 Nov 2022
β @Silvanus_Tauris at London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
Heathrow Airport is a major international airport in London, England. It is the largest of the six international airports serving Greater London. The airport facility is owned and operated by Heathrow Airport Holdings. In 2021, it was the seventh-busiest airport in the world by international passenger traffic and eighth-busiest in Europe by total passenger traffic.
Heathrow was founded as a small airfield in 1929 but was developed into a much larger airport after World War II. The airport lies 14 miles west of Central London on a site that covers 12.27 square kilometres. It was gradually expanded over seventy-five years and now has two parallel eastβwest runways, four operational passenger terminals and one cargo terminal. The airport is the primary hub for both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
(no subject)
π Tue, 11 Oct 2022
β @Fraz at Athey's Moor Airfield, United Kingdom
Very friendly bunch here
Outstanding
π Tue, 26 Jul 2022
β @SpitFlyer77 at DCAE Cosford Air Base, United Kingdom
Beautiful airbase and staff. Good museum great for landing and departure.
(no subject)
π Sun, 12 Dec 2021
β @mno2 at Sealand Helipad, United Kingdom
Came by Boat, got lifted up by a winch, but spent a sunny afternoon sitting on the Helipad exchanging travel stories to the more unsual spots. Really enjoyed 'Room Tour'.
home of the RAF Lightning's of no 5,no 11 and the Lightning
π Mon, 26 Apr 2021
β @nikmaving at Binbrook Airfield, United Kingdom
RAF Binbrook as an airfield is in a sorry state.runways and taxyways gone and the site is a haulage yard. Lightning F6 XR724 is looking sad and unloved despite flying home to Binbrook in 1992 after Warton finished using it as a chase aircraft for radar tests. it was hoped it would remain flying on the airshow circuit if the C.A.A. would allow. which they didn't. after runways and taxyways were ripped up and disputes with the new land owners, XR724 sits stranded,needing massive amounts of engineering,time and love to see it hopefully join Bruntingthorpe's 2 fast taxying Lightnings.
21 Apr 2021 Accident
π Thu, 22 Apr 2021
β @animebirder at Addenbrooke's Hospital Helipad, United Kingdom
US Army CV-22 Osprey accidentally destroyed this helipad's surface on 21 Apr 2021. Whoops! https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/us-military-helicopter-helipad-destroy-addenbrooke-hospital-b931223.html
(no subject)
π Mon, 11 Jan 2021
β @EDDG at St. Mary's Airport, United Kingdom
You may cross the runway when hiking the beautiful coastline. An alarm sounds to announce air traffic.
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π Sun, 13 Sep 2020
β @airlabs at London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
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Airport closed
π Fri, 28 Aug 2020
β @david at Redlands airfield, United Kingdom
From a problem report:
Goodbye and thank you from Redlands Airfield.
After 32 years of our operating our grass strip airfield, based in the village of Wanborough to the east of Swindon in Wiltshire, we have now closed.
We would like to thank our customers and supporters for making Redlands a wonderful site for microlights and skydiving - and for the many thousands raised for charity at the airfield.
Joe and Sarah Smith
"Peace for our time"
π Tue, 25 Aug 2020
β @david at Heston Aerodrome, United Kingdom
This was the aerodrome where PM Neville Chamberlain arrived back from Munich on 30 September 1938, stood outside the airplane, and waved the Anglo-German declaration for the photographers. The airfield was decommissioned in 1947 when the government chose nearby Heathrow as the site for London's major post-war airport.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_for_our_time
AEXperience
π Mon, 20 Jan 2020
β @Saarscot at RAF Shawbury, United Kingdom
Once a month for Air Experience with the ATC
GLIDING
π Mon, 20 Jan 2020
β @Saarscot at RAF Ternhill, United Kingdom
I used to go there every weekend to do my Gliding Proficiency in the ATC
Great facilities. Friendly airport team
π Thu, 01 Aug 2019
β @JackBC04 at Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport, United Kingdom
Pilots-
FISO Clive is great in the tower along with his friendly colleague who books you out. Good choices of Runway. Asphalt. Not a long taxi. Airport Manager is hard-working and eager. Good fuel prices. Competitive landing fees. JetA1 and 100LL available.
Visitors-
Great CafΓ© with a wide range of snacks, sandwiches hot, and beverages. Easy navigation from car park with plenty of spaces daily to cafΓ©. Garden area for youngers to play around and watch the aircrafts.
re: BRIZE 2019.
π Tue, 02 Jul 2019
β @sherriff at RAF Brize Norton, United Kingdom
Reply to @:
https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/stations/raf-brize-norton/flying-info/#defence-aerodrome-manual
BRIZE 2019.
π Tue, 02 Jul 2019
β @sherriff at RAF Brize Norton, United Kingdom
Busy military aerodrome.
Based aircraft types, currently......
Military.
A330.... A2A refuel, Passenger, Freight, VIP.
C17.....Heavylift freight.
A400....Freight.
C130J....Freight, Tactical, Paradropping.
Civilian.
Skyvan/Dornier20....parachute training under civilian contract.
PA28.....Brize flying club.....civilian.
Visiting aircraft strictly ppr.
London Heathrow Airport
π Sat, 08 Jun 2019
β Anonymous Flyer at London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
Check out arrivals and departures time tables from London Heathrow Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) - Arrivals
https://flightradar.live/en/flights/eur/gb/london-heathrow-airport-lhr-arrivals/
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) - Departures
https://flightradar.live/en/flights/eur/gb/london-heathrow-airport-lhr-departures/
GREAT CAFE
π Thu, 21 Mar 2019
β Anonymous Flyer at Fishburn Airfield, United Kingdom
There's a great Cafe here.
Runway change
π Wed, 27 Feb 2019
β @Woody77wood at RNAS Culdrose, United Kingdom
Main runway designation now 29 - 11
Runways arenβt lighted!!!
π Fri, 01 Feb 2019
β @Feefee at RAF Woodvale, United Kingdom
This marvellous airport does not have lit runways.
PPR
π Thu, 31 May 2018
β Anonymous Flyer at Lower Manor Farm Airstrip, United Kingdom
Is it possible to get PPR to land here ? I have a warrior 140 ?
light aircraft visiting
π Thu, 31 May 2018
β Anonymous Flyer at Newton Peveril Airfield, United Kingdom
Could you land a warrior 140 ? how much are landing frees and over night ?
(no subject)
π Thu, 31 May 2018
β Anonymous Flyer at Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field), United Kingdom
Will this take light aircraft ? such as a warrior 140 ?
Change of plan
π Thu, 24 May 2018
β Anonymous Flyer at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, United Kingdom
Thought I'd take a look at the airport but now I think I should buy some gold.
Don't take a taxi!!!
π Thu, 12 Apr 2018
β @david at Bristol Airport, United Kingdom
Long wait in line to get a chit, then very expensive for the short drive into town.
Definition of "liquid"
π Thu, 12 Apr 2018
β @Sam_Butler at Manchester Airport, United Kingdom
Be aware of what is now considered 'liquid' and therefore subject to separate screening procedures and personal allowance when passing through security. This used to be my home airport, so I've flown to and from MAN on many occasions. This time however, clearing security at T1, a recorded message repeated saying that inhalers and deodorant are liquids. What I didn't realise is that even solid stick deodorant and powder inhalers are, apparently, "liquids". I challenged the staff on inspection and they told me there are three main English dictionaries: Oxford, Collins, and Manchester Airport. So even though literally nothing is actually liquid, they have this definition.
(no subject)
π Sat, 31 Mar 2018
β Anonymous Flyer at Ledbury Airfield, United Kingdom
You can go to Heathrow and it will be Β£2000
Steep Approach, Steep Prices!
π Thu, 22 Mar 2018
β @PhillipMacken at London City Airport, United Kingdom
Little airport with a big price tag, Fantastically convenient but heavy on the pound!
HAPPY VAL'S DAY...
π Thu, 15 Feb 2018
β @sarfoairlines at London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
I want say Wishes Happy Valentine to Mireille & Nilda of the Locuna Family...Luv u all..Kiss..Motch...
Seriously!!!!
π Mon, 11 Dec 2017
β @tanis8472 at RAF Coningsby, United Kingdom
Its an RAF airbase. No access to civil air.
Lousy transit airport
π Mon, 23 Oct 2017
β @Jogge at London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
Complicated and difficult to get around, service and shops not great. Not a good transit ariport in my view.
Hello...
π Sun, 08 Oct 2017
β @sarfoairlines at London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
Hello,every this is JULIAN,it's my Greatest Wish to Travel to the UNITED KINGDOM(LONDON),fortunately i discovered Some friends that help this journey accomplished.Anyway,i would to say Big Thankx to these friends,i.e Nilda & Mireille Locuna Dougan of N17.God Bless with much Comfort them for their kindest Curtesy...
Where
π Tue, 15 Aug 2017
β Anonymous Flyer at RAF Leeming Air Base, United Kingdom
What's the flight heading from Durham Tees Valley
Wheelchair Access
π Mon, 14 Aug 2017
β Anonymous Flyer at Humberside Airport, United Kingdom
The CAA have just published their second annual survey of the quality of assistance for passengers with a disability or reduced mobility. It covers the 30 busiest U.K. airports.
The only airports to be rated Very Good in both surveys were Humberside and Norwich.
(no subject)
π Sat, 01 Jul 2017
β @DaveKing at Hunsdon Airfield, United Kingdom
Now changed
Airfield name incorrectly spelt
π Sat, 01 Jul 2017
β @DaveKing at Hunsdon Airfield, United Kingdom
Hunsdon is spelt with an o and not a e
(no subject)
π Mon, 19 Jun 2017
β @KBaer at London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
Big
brian norton
π Mon, 08 May 2017
β @ChrisM at Upavon Aerodrome, United Kingdom
Hi Brian, Can't put a face to your name. I first went to Upavon on 9th July 1961 and was active in the club until mid November, as I was stationed at waterbeach and started flying at Duxford then.
Hope you are well and still flying. Chris (micro)
re: Moonrakers Soaring Club, RAFGSA
π Sun, 07 May 2017
β Anonymous Flyer at Upavon Aerodrome, United Kingdom
Reply to @ChrisM: We must have met. I went solo during that year. I was introduced by fellow Hull guys Colin Wray and David Ellis. We were on Fitters (Wireless and Radar) courses at Yatesbury. I hope you see this blog, as I see your entry is back in 2011! I remember one day, flying was suspended when some Groupie came with his autogiro and gave a demo. I understand it was used by him in Bond films. Brian Norton.
Great Airport Beats Manchester and London Airports
π Fri, 21 Apr 2017
β Anonymous Flyer at Birmingham International Airport, United Kingdom
This is a great airport to fly from, good people good facilities and good choice of scheduled and charter flights. Airport not to blame for luggage delays they do not provide luggage staff the airlines do.
viewing aircraft!
π Wed, 29 Mar 2017
β Anonymous Flyer at London Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom
Hi there, I would like to know where you can watch planes safely without breaking the law or interfering with the airport security and police?
I have found 1 or 2 places. 1 is on the footbridge 117 over the railway line just to the north of the airport between Horley and Gatwick. 2 is also on a bridge 120 by the perimeter road (A23). On the footpath between Charlwood and Ifield Hall by the approach lights. Lastly another up on the hill by Russ Hill Hotel near Ifield Windmill. I hope this helps people!?
RUNWAY DETAILS
π Tue, 28 Feb 2017
β @JamesT at Headcorn Aerodrome, United Kingdom
The main runways on this site are listed as 29/11 when in fact they've been 28/10 for nearly 5 years now...
Propeller Inn is Fab
π Sun, 26 Feb 2017
β Anonymous Flyer at Bembridge Airport, United Kingdom
Flew into Bembridge yesterday with the Miss's. Had an absolutely 1st class meal at the Propeller - it's a must do. Sea Bass and Duck - just delicious. And only Β£15 to land. Beats the alternatives.
Outside tiedowns open hanger space plus storage
π Thu, 23 Feb 2017
β Anonymous Flyer at Brimpton Airfield, United Kingdom
Outside tiedowns open hanger space plus storage Now available 07882471000
I was there also
π Sat, 18 Feb 2017
β Anonymous Flyer at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom
I was stationed at the MAC passenger terminal from 66 through 69. unfortunately, I only have pictures of the inside of the terminal and
of the people that I served with, including those terrific British Nationals.
Charles e swan
Henderson, NV
PFA
π Tue, 31 Jan 2017
β @Smurf at Cranfield Airport, United Kingdom
The home of the PFA rally, it was fun
Landing on 04
π Tue, 31 Jan 2017
β @Smurf at Stapleford Aerodrome, United Kingdom
If your in a low wing and trying to land on 04, then you need to hit the threshold, or you sink rate = the slop of the runway!!!
Try not to stamp on the breaks too!
Trees
π Tue, 31 Jan 2017
β @Smurf at Popham Airfield, United Kingdom
It was a very windy night that they all just seemed to fall over.
Sad sad sad!
π Tue, 31 Jan 2017
β @Smurf at RAF West Malling, United Kingdom
I was the last aircraft to fly out of West Malling, it was a very sad day :(
Info
π Tue, 31 Jan 2017
β @Smurf at Headcorn Aerodrome, United Kingdom
A great and welcoming place!
Info
π Tue, 31 Jan 2017
β @Smurf at Rochester Airport, United Kingdom
Love this place, but it gets a little boggy in the winter
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