Airports & operations

Heathrow runway opening timetable moves toward 2039

Last observed 2026-10-21 · Confidence 90%

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What happened

Heathrow said its planned third runway could open within a decade after securing planning permission by 2029, making 2039 more likely than the earlier 2035 target.

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