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London Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is the busiest Airport in the United Kingdom. In 2019 the airport was the busiest in Europe, though it was only the eighth busiest in 2021 thanks to strict COVID-19 rules. (Featured Image: London Heathrow Airport)

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London Heathrow Airport

IATA/ICAO Code
LHR-EGLL
Country
United Kingdom
CEO
John Holland-Kaye
Passenger Count
19,392,178 (2021)
Runways
09L/27R - 3,902m (12,802ft) | 09R/27L - 3,660m (12,008ft)
Terminals
Terminal 2 | Terminal 3 | Terminal 4 | Terminal 5

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