EGLLLHRLarge AirportUnited Kingdom — London 83 ft elev.

London Heathrow Airport

Welcome to London Heathrow Airport (EGLL), one of the world's busiest and most iconic gateways, where you’ll find a spectacular mix of international airlines and cargo traffic bustling through its two main runways—09L/27R and 09R/27L. With a runway layout that welcomes aircraft from both east and west, you'll have front-row access to a thrilling array of planes, from Boeing 747s to Airbus A380s, all set against the vibrant London skyline. For the ultimate spotting experience, head to the popular #ViewHeathrow viewpoint, where you'll enjoy exceptional low-altitude sightings, or check out the 09L Heathrow Viewpoint for close-up views of approaching aircraft. Don't miss out on Bolton's Lane Open Space, where lush greenery surrounds you while you track the busy arrivals and departures overhead. Whether you’re an experienced aviation enthusiast or a curious first-timer, Heathrow offers an unparalleled plane-spotting adventure just waiting to be explored!

Runways

09L/27R, 09R/27L

Aircraft (30d)

5,584

within 10 km below 3,000 ft

Top category

airliner

94% of traffic

Peak hour

10 AM

Wednesdays are busiest

Service

Scheduled

Commercial flights

ATC Frequencies

Type	Description	Frequency
ATIS	Heathrow ATIS	113.750 MHz
ATIS	Heathrow ATIS (Arrival)	115.100 MHz
ATIS	Heathrow ATIS (Departure)	121.935 MHz
ATIS	Heathrow ATIS	128.075 MHz
TWR	Heathrow Tower	118.500 MHz
TWR	Heathrow Tower	118.700 MHz
TWR	Heathrow Tower	124.475 MHz
GND	Heathrow Ground	121.700 MHz
GND	Heathrow Ground	121.850 MHz
GND	Heathrow Ground	121.900 MHz
DIR	Heathrow Director	119.725 MHz
DIR	Heathrow Director	120.400 MHz
DIR	Heathrow Director	127.525 MHz
DIR	Heathrow Director	134.975 MHz
CLD	Heathrow Delivery	121.975 MHz

For monitoring and reference only. Always use official Jeppesen/AIRAC data for navigation.

Nearby Navigation Aids

Type	Ident	Name	Frequency
VOR-DME	BIG	Biggin	115.100 MHz
DME	BLC	Blackbushe	116.200 MHz
NDB	BLK	Blackbushe	328 kHz
VOR-DME	BNN	Bovingdon	113.750 MHz
VOR-DME	BPK	Brookmans Park	117.500 MHz
NDB	BUR	Burnham	421 kHz
NDB	CHT	Chiltern	277 kHz
NDB	EPM	Epsom	316 kHz
NDB	FOS	Fairoaks	348 kHz
DME	FRK	Fairoaks	109.850 MHz
NDB	GE	Gatwick	338 kHz
NDB	GY	Gatwick	365 kHz
NDB	HEN	Henton	434 kHz
VOR-DME	LON	London	113.600 MHz

Runways

Designators	Headings	Length	Surface
09L / 27R	90° / 270°	12,799 ft	ASP
09R / 27L	90° / 270°	12,001 ft	ASP

Traffic Snapshot — Last 30 Days

Aircraft categories

Category	Sightings	Share
airliner	5,240	94%
helicopter	212	4%
light	115	2%
cargo	12	0%
unknown	3	0%

Top callsigns

Callsign	Operator	Category	Sightings
GMPSB	—	helicopter	46
UKP037	UK Police Air Support	helicopter	23
HLE27	Helimed	helicopter	19
BAW863Z	British Airways Shuttle	airliner	16
EWG40R	Eurowings	airliner	14
TAM8085	LATAM	airliner	14
GRDWN	—	helicopter	14
SYS118	—	helicopter	14
UAE4	Emirates	airliner	13
BAW252N	British Airways	airliner	13

Best Spotting Times

Based on 1,632 unique aircraft passes below 3,000ft logged in this area over 30 daysWednesdays are the busiest day — 369 unique aircraft passes10 AM is the peak hour — 142 unique aircraft passes0% of traffic is cargo

Hour	Relative traffic	Passes
9 AM		111
10 AM		142
11 AM		98
1 PM		116
2 PM		96
4 PM		95
5 PM		95
7 PM		102

Nearby Spotting Locations

Public locations near London Heathrow Airport identified from OpenStreetMap data, ranked by spotting suitability.

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