International hub · London, United Kingdom
London Heathrow
- Elevation
- 83 ft
- Coordinates
- 51°28′N 0°28′W
- Local time
- Europe/London
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Field information
EGLL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
London Heathrow (EGLL/LHR) has 2 runways; the longest, 09L/27R, is 12,799 ft (3,901 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 10. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at EGLL, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Europe/London
Country
United Kingdom
GB
Municipality
London
Elevation
83 ft
Position
51.4707, -0.4599
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 10
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Slots
Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · EGLL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09L/27R | 12,799 ft (3,901 m) | 164 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 09R/27L | 12,001 ft (3,658 m) | 164 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at EGLL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at London Heathrow (EGLL / LHR) in London, United Kingdom, through one 24/7 OCC desk. EGLL is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at EGLL
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United Kingdom
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United Kingdom. Applicable permit lead times for United Kingdom are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United Kingdom are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at EGLL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at EGLL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at EGLL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at EGLL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to EGLL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for EGLL: 51° 28′ 15″ N 0° 27′ 36″ W; elevation 83 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in London
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into London. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at EGLL.
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Cargo Operations at EGLL
Support for freighter operations into EGLL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where EGLL sits in the network
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Operating into EGLL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at London Heathrow — one desk for the whole trip.