The Airport Operator | Autumn
06 October 2025
Heathrow Airport is looking for Government feedback shortly on its third runway plans submitted in August.
The airport says that its 100% privately financed proposal would unlock at least 30 destinations, serving up to 150m passengers on up to 756,000 flights each year and has suggested that jobs and supply chain spending could take off this year, with planning permission granted by 2029.
Its blueprint includes a north-western runway up to 3,500m, a brand-new terminal and stand capacity, expanding Terminal 2 and opening three new satellite terminals. The new terminal would be similar in size to the existing T5, with a large shared public transport interchange between the two. The new runway and airfield infrastructure is estimated to cost £21bn, the new terminal £12bn and modernising the current airport, through expanding Terminal 2 and ultimately closing Terminal 3, £15bn...
