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1970
Terminal 3 was expanded with the addition of an arrivals building in 1970. Other new facilities included the UK's first moving walkways. Heathrow's two main east-west runways, 10L/28R and 10R/28L were also extended to their current lengths to accommodate new large jets such as the Boeing 747.
1977
The London Underground Piccadilly line was opened from Hatton Cross to Heathrow Central, putting the airport within just under an hour's journey of Central London.
7 February 1996
Concorde G-BOAD left Heathrow and crossed the Atlantic Ocean creating a new world record time.
23 June 1998
The Heathrow Express began providing a railway service from Paddington station in London. A special rail line was constructed between Heathrow and the Great Western Main Line for this service.
21 April 2007
A new 87-metre (285 ft) high £50 million air traffic control tower entered service and was officially opened.
November 2007
A consultation process began for building a new third runway and a sixth terminal.
14 March 2008
Queen Elizabeth II opened Terminal 5.
7 February 1996
Concorde G-BOAD left Heathrow and crossed the Atlantic Ocean creating a new world record time.
23 June 1998
The Heathrow Express began providing a railway service from Paddington station in London. A special rail line was constructed between Heathrow and the Great Western Main Line for this service.
2010
Terminal 5's second satellite building was completed.
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1 June 2011
Terminal 5C opened officially.
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June 4, 2014
New Terminal 2 opens to passengers
21 April 2007
A new 87-metre (285 ft) high £50 million air traffic control tower entered service and was officially opened.
November 2007
A consultation process began for building a new third runway and a sixth terminal.
14 March 2008
Queen Elizabeth II opened Terminal 5.
1970
Terminal 3 was expanded with the addition of an arrivals building in 1970. Other new facilities included the UK's first moving walkways. Heathrow's two main east-west runways, 10L/28R and 10R/28L were also extended to their current lengths to accommodate new large jets such as the Boeing 747.
1977
The London Underground Piccadilly line was opened from Hatton Cross to Heathrow Central, putting the airport within just under an hour's journey of Central London.
2010
Terminal 5's second satellite building was completed.
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1 June 2011
Terminal 5C opened officially.
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June 4, 2014
New Terminal 2 opens to passengers
THE AMAZING AIRPORT STARTS FROM...
Heathrow International Airport (LHR) opened in 1946. Heathrow is considered as one of the major international airports around the world. In addition, Heathrow Airport is considered one of the busiest airports in term of international passenger traffic. Heathrow Airport located 23km away from London city centre.
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