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London

London Heathrow Airport

EGLL
715
Flights/Day
10:08
Local Time
London
Timezone
83ft
Elevation
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VFR
17°C
Partly Cloudy • 6kt • 1020.00"
Observed: 07:50 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
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07:00
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01:00 TEMPO
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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TAF valid until 13:00 local time
About London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow's challenges are fog and crosswinds rather than turbulence. Snow causes disproportionate disruption when it occurs.

Is London Heathrow Airport turbulent?

Heathrow's primary weather challenges are fog and crosswinds rather than turbulence. The UK's maritime climate brings frequent low cloud and poor visibility, particularly in autumn and winter. Atlantic storms can produce gusty crosswinds that make landings bumpy. Snow is relatively rare but causes significant disruption when it occurs due to limited de-icing capacity.

  • Fog causes the most frequent weather delays at Heathrow
  • Every aircraft must be de-iced before takeoff in freezing conditions
  • Atlantic storms bring gusty crosswinds several times per winter
Why does Heathrow have so many fog delays?

The Thames Valley location combined with moisture from the North Sea creates ideal fog formation conditions. Radiation fog forms on clear, calm nights and can persist through midday. Unlike continental airports, Heathrow's mild winters mean freezing fog is less common, but regular fog still significantly impacts operations. The airport's slot system means knock-on delays cascade throughout the day.

When is the smoothest time to fly from Heathrow?

Late spring (May-June) and summer (July-August) offer the most reliable weather with long days and minimal fog. November through February brings peak fog season. Winter storms can disrupt operations but are usually manageable. Early morning fog often lifts by midday, so afternoon departures may be more reliable in autumn and winter.

Is turbulence at London dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from London?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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+1 codeshare BA
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+1 codeshare BT
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British Airways
LUX 12:05 Local -- Forecast
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Local
LHR NAS
BA BA253
10:10
Local
LHR PFO
BA BA896
10:10
Local
LHR GLA
BA BA1474
airbus a320-232
10:10
Local
LHR JFK
BA BA175 +1
10:15
Local
LHR JTR
BA BA688
10:15
Local
LHR YYC
AC AC851
10:15
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LHR VCE
BA BA602
10:20
Local
LHR RAK
BA BA712
airbus a320-251n
10:20
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LHR WAW
LO LO282
10:20
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LHR DEL
BA BA143 +1
10:20
Local
LHR HEL
AY AY1332
10:20
Local
LHR LIN
BA BA572 +1
10:20
Local
LHR CPH
SK SK502
10:25
Local
LHR EWR
UA UA17
10:25
Local
LHR MAN
BA BA1362
10:30
Local
LHR FCO
AZ AZ203 +1
10:30
Local
LHR LAX
BA BA283
10:30
Local
LHR DUB
BA BA828
10:30
Local
LHR FRA
LH LH903 +1
airbus a320-271n
10:35
Local
LHR PMI
BA BA470
10:35
Local
LHR CHQ
BA BA656
10:35
Local
LHR OSL
SK SK804
10:35
Local
LHR SFO
UA UA900 +1
10:35
Local
LHR ARN
SK SK1524 +1
10:35
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LHR HAM
BA BA964
10:45
Local
LHR DTW
DL DL17
10:45
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LHR PRG
BA BA852
10:50
Local
LHR PVK
BA BA676
10:50
Local
LHR MAD
IB IB714
10:50
Local
LHR DUS
BA BA920
10:50
Local
LHR MLA
KM KM101
10:50
Local
LHR MUC
LH LH2473
10:55
Local
LHR MIA
VS VS5
10:55
Local
LHR SLC
DL DL51
11:00
Local
LHR BCN
BA BA476
11:00
Local
LHR AMS
BA BA434
11:00
Local
LHR ABZ
BA BA1306
11:00
Local
LHR EWR
BA BA185
11:00
Local
LHR DBV
BA BA838
11:00
Local
LHR PHX
AA AA195
11:00
Local
LHR BHD
BA BA1394
11:00
Local
LHR KUL
MH MH3
11:00
Local
LHR LJU
BA BA794
11:05
Local
LHR JER
BA BA1348
airbus a319-131
11:05
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LHR NOC
EI EI915
11:05
Local
LHR NAP
BA BA526
11:05
Local
LHR BRU
SN SN2094
11:05
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LHR ORD
UA UA959 +1
11:05
Local
LHR CDG
BA BA304 +1
11:10
Local
LHR GIB
BA BA492
11:10
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LHR AUS
BA BA191
11:10
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LHR PSA
BA BA612
11:10
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LHR TIV
BA BA624
11:10
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LHR BGI
BA BA255
11:10
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LHR FRA
BA BA906 +2
11:10
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LHR EDI
BA BA1446
airbus a320-251n
11:15
Local
LHR ATL
VS VS103
11:15
Local
LHR GVA
BA BA746
11:15
Local
LHR DMM
KU KU5102
airbus a330-941
11:15
Local
LHR FSC
BA BA358
11:15
Local
LHR LCA
BA BA708
11:15
Local
LHR LIS
BA BA502 +1
11:20
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LHR JFK
VS VS9 +2
11:20
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LHR LDY
LM LM652
11:20
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LHR SIN
SQ SQ317
11:20
Local
LHR IST
TK TK1980 +1
11:25
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LHR NCE
BA BA330
11:25
Local
LHR HER
BA BA698
11:25
Local
LHR DEN
UA UA26
11:30
Local
LHR MAD
IB IB716
11:30
Local
LHR JTR
BA BA692
11:30
Local
LHR FAO
BA BA514 +1
11:30
Local
LHR DUB
BA BA810 +1
11:35
Local
LHR SAN
BA BA265
11:35
Local
LHR SPU
BA BA950
11:40
Local
LHR LYS
BA BA356
11:40
Local
LHR SEA
VS VS105
11:40
Local
LHR LAX
BA BA281
11:45
Local
LHR AMS
KL KL1006
11:45
Local
LHR EDI
BA BA1444
11:45
Local
LHR KWI
KU KU104
11:50
Local
LHR IBZ
BA BA450
11:50
Local
LHR ZRH
BA BA734 +1
11:50
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LHR FCO
BA BA554
11:55
Local
LHR GCI
BA BA1344
11:55
Local
LHR LIN
BA BA574
11:55
Local
LHR ABZ
BA BA1308
11:55
Local
LHR JFK
B620
11:55
Local
LHR PER
QF QF10
11:55
Local
LHR JMK
BA BA666
12:00
Local
LHR EWR
UA UA147
12:00
Local
LHR CLT
AA AA733
12:05
Local
LHR BRU
BA BA386
12:05
Local
LHR YYZ
AC AC855
12:05
Local
LHR LUX
BA BA416
12:05
Local
LHR PVG
BA BA169
12:05
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LHR LOS
BA BA75
12:05
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LHR MAN
BA BA1364
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