London Heathrow Airport
EGLL / LHR
Runways, frequencies and reference data for London Heathrow Airport, London. Free to read; the full diagram, charts and AIP text are in the Choppy app.
- ICAO
- EGLL
- IATA
- LHR
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Reference point
- 51°28'39.0"N 0°27'41.0"W
- Elevation
- 83 ft
- Magnetic variation
- —
- Hours
- H24
- Runways
- 2
- Sunrise · Sunset (UTC, today)
- — · —
- Civil twilight (UTC, today)
- — · —
Airport diagram
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Headings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09L/27R | 3,901 m (12,799 ft) | 50 m | ASPHALT | 09L 090° T27R 270° T |
| 09R/27L | 3,658 m (12,001 ft) | 50 m | ASPHALT | 09R 090° T27L 270° T |
Frequencies
| Service | Callsign | Frequency | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP | HEATHROW DIRECTOR | 119.73 MHz | — |
| APP | HEATHROW DIRECTOR | 120.4 MHz | — |
| APP | HEATHROW DIRECTOR | 127.525 MHz | — |
| APP | HEATHROW DIRECTOR | 134.98 MHz | — |
| DEL | HEATHROW DELIVERY | 121.98 MHz | — |
| GND | HEATHROW GROUND | 121.705 MHz | — |
| GND | HEATHROW GROUND | 121.855 MHz | — |
| GND | HEATHROW GROUND | 121.905 MHz | — |
| TWR | HEATHROW TOWER | 118.505 MHz | — |
| TWR | HEATHROW TOWER | 118.705 MHz | — |
| TWR | HEATHROW TOWER | 124.48 MHz | — |
| APP | Heathrow Director | 125.625 MHz | — |
| ATIS | HEATHROW INFORMATION | 113.75 MHz | — |
| ATIS | HEATHROW INFORMATION | 117 MHz | — |
Operational hours
From AIP AD 2.3. Times are as published (usually UTC, with local time in brackets where the AIP gives it).
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| AD administration | H24 |
| Customs and immigration | H24 |
| Health and sanitation | H24 |
| MET briefing office | H24 |
Everything else about EGLL is in the app
- 62 official charts (ADC, APDC, GMC, IAC, SID, STAR), opened in-app
- Full AIP AD 2 text for EGLL: hours, handling, fuel, remarks
- Zoomable airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points
- Offline country packs, updated every AIRAC cycle
- Your flights at EGLL: every landing here in your logbook, with currency computed automatically
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Frequently asked
How many runways does London Heathrow Airport (EGLL) have?
EGLL has 2 runways: 09L/27R, 09R/27L. The longest, 09L/27R, 3,901 m (12,799 ft).
What is the elevation of EGLL?
The aerodrome elevation of London Heathrow Airport is 83 ft.
What is the tower frequency at EGLL?
London Heathrow Airport tower (HEATHROW TOWER) is on 118.505 MHz. Always confirm frequencies against the current AIP or ATIS.
Where can I get the EGLL airport diagram and charts?
The Choppy pilot logbook app shows a zoomable EGLL airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points, and opens the 62 official charts published in the AIP. Diagrams, charts and offline packs are part of Choppy Pro.
Reference only, not for operational use. Verify every figure against the current AIP, NOTAMs and ATIS before flight.