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Plane spotting at LHR

London Heathrow Airport, London

Heathrow is Europe's busiest hub and a favourite for aviation enthusiasts. Catch British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and dozens of international carriers. Use FlightCatcherPro to lock on, identify, and collect every plane you spot at LHR.

Where to spot

  • ·Myrtle Avenue (27L approach)
  • ·Spotting mound north of 09L/27R
  • ·Thorney Lane (east side)

Heathrow spotting locations with community photos

Rare catches

Look for these types to grow your collection:

A380747-8787-10A350-1000

By the numbers

Europe's busiest hub; 80+ airlines, two runways.

Spotter tips

  • ·Myrtle Ave can get busy—weekday mornings quieter.
  • ·Check runway mode; westerly ops give 27L/27R.

Best time to spot

Westerly ops: morning light on 27L. Easterly: afternoon on 09L.

Spotting at LHR? Identify the next arrival with your camera, or upload a photo you already have, in FlightCatcherPro.

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G-XLEA Airbus A380-800 British Airways, LHR → LAX, 22 Sept 2026, photographed by Ishitaaa

G-XLEABritish Airways A380

Photo: Ishitaaa

Notable aircraft

G-XLEA Airbus A380-800 British Airways, LHR → LAX, 22 Sept 2026, photographed by Ishitaaa

G-XLEABritish Airways A380

Photo: Ishitaaa

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