LHR
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Airport Code
| Stands for | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
LHR stands for London Heathrow Airport, an airport code abbreviation.
Britain's busiest airport and one of the world's busiest for international passengers, located about 14 miles west of central London. It is the main hub of British Airways and operates close to the capacity of its two runways.
Example: Elizabeth line from Paddington to LHR Terminal 5 takes about half an hour.
Usage notes
ICAO code EGLL. The airport takes its name from Heath Row, a hamlet demolished to build it; civilian flights began in 1946. Terminal 5, opened in 2008, suffered days of baggage chaos at launch. A third runway has been debated for decades, and the UK government backed expansion again in 2025. Runways alternate use during the day to give West London residents predictable quiet periods.
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