Information about London Heathrow Airport

Facts about London Heathrow Airport

IATA:

LHR

ICAO:

EGLL

City:

London

Region:

Greater London

Country:

England

Country Code:

GB

Type:

Commercial Airport

Timezone:

Europe/London

Latitude:

51.469063

Longitude:

-0.458006

GPS Coordinates:

51°28' N, 00°27' W

Passenger Category:

International Airport

Role:

International Hub

The historical and tourist importance of the area

Heathrow provides access to the full range of London's attractions, including Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the British Museum and the West End. Closer to the airport, Windsor Castle is one of Britain's most important historic residences, while Richmond and Kew offer riverside landscapes, historic houses and gardens. Kew Gardens is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the River Thames provides numerous walking and cycling opportunities through west London and the Thames Valley.

Food, shopping and when to visit

The areas surrounding Heathrow have an exceptionally diverse food scene, with Indian, Pakistani, Nepalese, Turkish, Middle Eastern, Italian, Chinese, British and many other cuisines represented. Nearby Hounslow, Hayes, Uxbridge, Richmond and Windsor provide extensive shopping and dining facilities. London's attractions are available year-round, while late spring through early autumn is particularly pleasant for exploring parks, gardens and riverside areas.

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