Prior permissionPPR is required here. A filed flight plan does not count as permission to use the airfield, so ask the airport first.
Airfield Status
Heathrow Airport takes business jets and serves central London. The main runway is 09L/27R – 3,901 m × 50 m asphalt; 09R/27L – 3,658 m. Customs is on site, so you can fly in straight from abroad. You need permission before you land (PPR). From central London: Heathrow Express 15 min to Paddington.
- Runway
- 09L/27R – 3,901 m × 50 m asphalt; 09R/27L – 3,658 m
- Customs & immigration
- Yes – on site (H24; Signature private jet terminal has on-site customs and immigration)
- Business jets
- Yes. But very limited – business aviation only with prior written permission from Heathrow and an ACL slot for every movement (applications 24 hours to 10 days ahead); light aircraft not permitted
- Opening hours
- 24 hours (customs and immigration H24); night quota period 23:30–06:00; Signature FBO 06:00–22:30 local, call-out on request
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Required
- Telephone
- 0344 335 1801 (general); Signature London Heathrow FBO +44 (0)330 027 1274
Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 29 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source
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Arrival Protocol
Heathrow Airport, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 2GW. The nearest major city is central London, Heathrow Express 15 min to Paddington.
The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.
Ground Movement: journey times to the airport
By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge | 15 min | 6 mi · 10 km |
| Ascot | 25 min | 16 mi · 25 km |
| London | 40 min | 17 mi · 28 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Handling & FBO
These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft. Handling is compulsory here, so you will need to use one.
See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.
Operational Notes
Signature London Heathrow private jet terminal, Aviation House, Southern Perimeter Road, Hounslow TW6 3AE – VIP room, crew lounge, on-site customs.
Heavily slot-constrained. Handling agent mandatory.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
Hotels, restaurants, chauffeurs and other services near Heathrow Airport will be listed here. Run a business nearby? Get listed.
Other airports nearby
Straight-line miles, not road miles.