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Heathrow begins finalising third runway plan following govt support

Government
Gary Noakes
11 February 2025

Heathrow airport will submit its third runway plan by the summer, it has said.

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Heathrow's third runway ambitions have taken a step forward (Credit: Heathrow airport)

The airport has begun finalising documents after chancellor Rachel Reeves said the government would support the construction of a third runway, which will likely also mean the construction of a sixth terminal.

Heathrow chief executive Thomas Woldbye said: “We welcome the Chancellor’s recent show of support for a third runway at Heathrow.