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Discover
Heathrow Airport
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Introduction
MISSION
Our Beginnings
Our Values
About Heathrow
Our Passengers
CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION
Discover how Heathrow came to be as we know it today
OUR beginnings
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In 1930, British aero engineer and aircraft builder Richard Fairey paid the Vicar of Harmondsworth £15,000 for a 150-acre plot to build a private airport to assemble and test aircraft. Complete with a single grass runway and a handful of hastily erected buildings, Fairey’s Great West Aerodrome was the humble precursor to the world’s busiest international airport, Heathrow.
Richard Fairey
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During World War II the government requisitioned land in and around the ancient agricultural village of Heath Row, including Fairey’s Great West Aerodrome, to build RAF Heston. Work demolishing Heath Row and clearing land for the runways started in 1944. However, by the time the war had ended the RAF no longer needed another aerodrome and it was officially handed over to the Air Ministry as London’s new civil airport on 1 January 1946.
Government Requisiton
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Click on the dates to explore Heathrow's History
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1944
Heathrow's History
Now you have discovered our beginnings, return to the map to explore more about Heathrow.
OUR Beginning
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Exlpore our cause and what we stand for
About heathrow
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Heathrow accomodates over 80 million passengers annually, connecting them to destinations and loved ones worldwide through its five terminals. It is also recognized for its ongoing commitment to sustainability, with ambitious goals to reduce carbon emissions and become a leader in eco-friendly aviation practices. As a hub for British Airways and a primary stop for numerous international airlines, Heathrow plays a crucial role in global travel and is a landmark of British transportation infrastructure. Play the video to learn more.
About Heathrow
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Click here to find out more
How does what at Heathrow
Running an airport is a complex business. We need to work in partnership with many other organisations to deliver a high-quality service. Click below to identify these oragnisation and their role in our collaboration.
The Terminals
Click on the location pins to learn more about the terminals and the airlines that operate from them.
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Sustainability strategy
After watching the video around Heathrow's 2.0 sustainability launch. Click on the button below to research more about their sustainability strategy on their website.
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QUIZ
Half way check point, let's see what you've learnt so far
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Quiz Time! See what you can remember from what we've learnt so far...
QUESTION 01
In what year did the British Airport Authority rename itself to 'Heathrow'?
1944
1966
1957
QUESTION 02
How many Terminals does Heathrow have?
QUESTION 03
What do the Civil Aviation Authority do?
Control all flight paths and aircraft routes at UK airports
They are responsible for checking passengers in
They are responsible for airport control
QUESTION 04
On average, how many passengers does Heathrow accomodate annually?
90 million
67 million
80 million
QUESTION 05
By what year, our we aiming to cut carbon by at least 45% on the ground?
2050
2030
2055
QUESTION 06
In what year did Heathrow celebrate their 70th anniversary?
2016
2006
1996
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Now you have discovered our beginnings, return to the map to explore more about Heathrow.
About Heathrow
our values
Find out more about Heathrow's values
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Caring for ourselves and one another, so that we feel safe, secure and well and empowered to speak up, across all settings and activities. We notice and care and act with consideration for others, ourselves, Heathrow and the community.
Keeping everyone safe
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Acting with integrity and thought for others, ourselves and Heathrow. It means living the values in everything we do and underpins all our actions, decisions and interactions.
Doing the right thing
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Working together constructively to achieve a common goal. We are stronger and achieve more when we work together. It feels good to be valued for your contribution, to appreciate others and to bring out the best in each other.
Working together
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In every Heathrow interaction, people are valued, respected, included and treated fairly. We feel confident to bring our true selves to work and able to speak up. An inclusive culture leads to diversity of ideas and better decisions.
Treating everyone with respect
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Living our Service Signatures in every interaction. We notice and care, share what we know and make things better. By doing this we will achieve our vision of giving passengers the best airport service in the world.
Giving execellent service
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Being ambitious and always striving for the best, with the right tools and mindset to succeed. We feel proud of our ambition and feel fulfilled because we are always improving, learning and growing.
Improving everyday
our values
You've learnt about our values, return to the map to explore more about our passengers
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Discover how the Trust can be supported by our Supporters and Volunteers
Our passengers
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Match the passenger with their description
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Match the passenger with their description
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Match the passenger with their description
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Match the passenger with their description
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Match the passenger with their description
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Riddle me this
We've come to the end of our journey. There's one last task to gain the Treasures of Wisdom
Sam needs to catch his international flight at Heathrow, but he’s forgotten which terminal to go to. Use the clues below to help him find his way! Clues:
- Sam’s gate number starts with “B.”
- His flight is international, and he’s near a luxury duty-free shop.
- It’s not the highest-numbered terminal.
THAT'S NOT THE ANSWER YOU WERE LOOKING FOR TRY AGAIN
When did London Airport change it's name to Heathrow?
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The British Airports Authority is privatised as BAA plc.
Terminal 1 opens
The brand new Terminal 2: The Queen's Terminal opended for business on 4th June
The Terminal 5 public planning inquiry ends - the longest in UK history
3 airlines: British Airways, Iberia, American Airlines.
Terminal 5
Terminal 5 opened in 2008 and more than 60,000 people were involved in building it. The terminal measures 353,020 square metres which is the same size as 50 football pitches. In 2021, 10.5 million passengers travelled through Terminal 5 on 92,925 flights. Terminal 5 was rated Skytrax World’s Best Terminal for 5 years in a row between 2012-2016.
The Heathrow Express rail service is launched
The British Airports Authority is created. London Airport is renamed 'Heathrow'
The Beatles are mobbed at London Airport
35 airlines including: KLM, Etihad Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Korean Air and Oman Air.
Terminal 4
Terminal 4 was opened in 1986 by Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Measures 105,481 square metres and cost £200 million to build. The terminal was originally the home of British Airways before they moved most of their operation to Terminal 5. In 2021, 0.002 million passengers travelled through Terminal 4 on 513 flights.
Heathrow celebrates its 50th anniversary
Heathrow celebrates its 70th anniversary
The London Underground link is opened
24 airlines including: Air Canada, Air China, Egyptair, Lufthansa, Air India, Air New Zealand and Swiss International Airlines
Terminal 2
Terminal 2, also known as the “Queen’s terminal”, was re-opened in 2014 by Queen Elizabeth II. Terminal 2 measures 40,000 square metres and was designed to be sustainable, with 124 solar panels on the roof. In 2018, Terminal 2 became our first terminal to run on green gas. In 2021 6.1 million passengers travelled through Terminal 2 on 65,839 flights.
Terminal 4 underwent a major refurbishment to improve facilites
NATS
Airport Coordination Limited
Public Transport Operators
Commerical Services
Many independently run bus, coach, taxi and rail companies provide connections to and from our airports.
Individual businesses provide catering, shopping, car hire, car parking and banking services.
Looks after air traffic control and management, ensuring aircraft flying in UK airspace and over the eastern part of the North Atlantic are safely separated.
ACL is the appointed Coordinator for London Heathrow airport under EC Regulation 95/93. ACL coordinates the airport in a neutral, non-discriminatory and transparent way and is the sole person responsible for the allocation of slots at the airport.
Civil Aviation Authority
UK Border Agency
Controls all flight paths and aircraft routes at UK airports, and regulates airlines, airports and NATS air traffic services. The CAA also sets airport charges at the London airports.
Responsible for passport control and deciding who can enter the country. This service also deals with any deportation or asylum issues.
Airlines
HM Revenue & Customs
Controls the import and export of goods, and prevents illegal activities such as drugs, tobacco and alcohol trafficking and trades in endangered species and child pornography.
Responsible for checking passengers in, delivering hold baggage to its final destination, cargo, providing and fuelling aircraft, boarding passengers, passenger safety and on-board catering.
His Majesty the King (then Prince of Wales) and Princess Diana inaugurate Terminal 4
Three Concordes make their final touchdown at Heathrow
Demoliton work started on Terminal 2 to make way for its £1 billion replacement
Construction of London Airport's runways begins
18 airlines including: Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Qantas, American Airlines, Emirates, Delta, Finnair, Japan Airlines.
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 opened in 1961 and was originally named the Oceanic Terminal. The terminal housed the UK's first ever moving walkways. It now measures 98,962 square metres. Over 15 million passengers travel through Terminal 3 every year, on over 76,000 flights More than 45% of flights go to non-EU countries
London Airport officially opens
The Airbus A380 makes its first UK landing into a newly built Pier 6 at Terminal 3
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to answer questions and solve the final riddle within the airport to find the Treasure of Wisdom. Yes, you heard it right! Let's go for it!
Welcome, to Heathrow Airport! ✈ Come and explore the origins of Heathrow, our cause and much more
Terminal 5 is officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in March. The first commerical A380 flight arrives at Heathrow
Terminal 1 closes after 47 years
Queen Elizabeth II opens the Central Terminal Area and Control Tower
Concorde makes its first passenger flight
The first non-stop flight to California sets a new record for distance and time
A new air traffic control tower is operational - the tallest in the UK