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Heathrow Airport
Nov 18, 2024 4:51 PM

　　Also called: London Heathrow Airport (Show more) Airport code: LHR (Show more) Heathrow Airport, the largest and busiest airport in the United Kingdom and one of the busiest and most connected airports in the world. Opened in 1946 and located west of Central London, it provides service to more than 200 destinations in more than 80 countries. British Airways is the airport’s dominant airline, operating half of all flights, and Dubai, New York City, and Madrid are the most-traveled-to destinations from the airport. Heathrow is also the U.K.’s largest port by value. The airport’s history began in 1930, when British engineer and aircraft builder Richard Fairey bought for £15,000 an empty 150-acre ...(100 of 535 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!

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