Fun facts about Heathrow Airport

Posted on Aug 21, 2025 / Travel

Heathrow began as a small airfield called Great West Aerodrome before becoming a major international airport in 1946.
It is the second-busiest airport in the world for international passengers, behind Dubai International Airport.
Queen Elizabeth II officially opened Terminal 2 in 1955 and again reopened the rebuilt Queen’s Terminal in 2014.
More than 80 million passengers pass through Heathrow annually in peak years, making it one of the busiest travel hubs worldwide.
The airport has one of the world’s most extensive duty-free shopping areas, attracting luxury shoppers from all over the globe.
Heathrow employs more than 75,000 people, making it one of the largest workplaces in the UK.
Planes from Heathrow reach over 200 destinations across more than 80 countries every day.

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