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Heathrow Airport's third runway delayed for four years until 2039
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- Sep 28, 2026, 5:21 AM UTC
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Main airport serving London, England
London Heathrow Airport – named London Airport until 1966 – is the primary and largest international airport serving London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom. It is the largest of the six international airports in the London airport system.
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