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EGLL

LHR

London Heathrow Airport · London

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
83 ft / 25 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.50 MHz (Heathrow Tower)
Runway Summary
09L/27R12,799 ftAsphaltLIGHTED
09R/27L12,001 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for London Heathrow Airport (EGLL), United Kingdom. This facility features 2 active runways with an elevation of 83 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
London Heathrow Airport
ICAO / IATA
EGLL / LHR
Municipality
London
Country
Region
GB-ENG
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 09L / 27R
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 12,799 ft / 3,901 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 89.6° / 269.6°
RWY 09L
110.30 MHz
ID: IAA | CRS: 91°
RWY 27R
110.30 MHz
ID: IRR | CRS: 271°
Runway 09R / 27L
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 12,001 ft / 3,658 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 09R
109.50 MHz
ID: IGG | CRS: 91°
RWY 27L
109.50 MHz
ID: ILW | CRS: 271°

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

ATIS Heathrow ATIS
113.75 MHz
ATIS Heathrow ATIS (Arrival)
115.10 MHz
ATIS Heathrow ATIS (Departure)
121.94 MHz
ATIS Heathrow ATIS
128.07 MHz
CLD Heathrow Delivery
121.97 MHz
DIR Heathrow Director
119.72 MHz
DIR Heathrow Director
120.40 MHz
DIR Heathrow Director
127.53 MHz
DIR Heathrow Director
134.97 MHz
GND Heathrow Ground
121.70 MHz
GND Heathrow Ground
121.85 MHz
GND Heathrow Ground
121.90 MHz
TWR Heathrow Tower
118.50 MHz
TWR Heathrow Tower
118.70 MHz
TWR Heathrow Tower
124.47 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

EGWU
RAF Northolt
10 km
EGLF
Farnborough Airport
31 km
EGLK
Blackbushe Airport
31 km
EGLC ILS
London City Airport
36 km
EGKB
London Biggin Hill Airport
38 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified