United Kingdom Airports
Airports in UK
There are a total of 241 airports in the UK. Of these, there are 41 private, 48 military and 152 civilian airports. 22 airports have no runway, only helipads. 50 of England's airports are exclusively for small aircraft and are grass flying fields.
56 airports in England receive commercial flights. Only around London there are 6 major international civilian airports, including the famous Heathrow. All airports are obligatory marked on the map. It can be said without the slightest doubt that air transportation in Great Britain is very developed and the welfare of citizens allows private aviation.
The largest airports in the UK
Heathrow International Airport with a record 80 million passenger transits per year. 80 airlines and 180 destinations, 5 terminals, the first of which was opened in 1968. Currently, the first terminal is being used to expand the second, which opened in 2014. The largest terminals are the second and fifth. There are high-speed connections between the terminals.
Around London there are 4 other major international airports: Southend, Luton, Stanstel and Gatwick. Almost in the center of London operates a small business airport London City. It is noteworthy that London City Airport is closed on weekends, so as not to interfere with the residents of the city to enjoy their vacations.
Manchester Airport is the third busiest airport in the UK. 200 destinations, 50 airlines and three terminals.
Passenger and transportation connections in England are widely developed, and there is bound to be an airport near any more or less large city.
