Airport code
LHR — London Heathrow Airport
LHR is the IATA code for London Heathrow Airport, an airport serving London, United Kingdom. Its ICAO code is EGLL, and it operates in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 51.4706, -0.4619 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 83 ft (25 m).
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About London Heathrow Airport
London Heathrow Airport — named London Airport until 1966 — is the primary and largest international airport serving London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom. It is the largest of the six international airports in the London airport system.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LHR |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | EGLL |
| Airport name | London Heathrow Airport |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Time zone | Europe/London (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 51.4706 |
| Longitude | -0.4619 |
| Elevation | 83 ft (25 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 12,799 ft (3,901 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for London Heathrow Airport?
The IATA code for London Heathrow Airport is LHR.
What is the ICAO code for London Heathrow Airport?
The ICAO code for London Heathrow Airport is EGLL.
Where is LHR airport located?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is located in London, United Kingdom.
What time zone is LHR in?
London Heathrow Airport operates in the Europe/London time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to LHR?
The nearest airport to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is London City Airport (LCY) in London, about 36 km away.
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