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Heathrow to upgrade Terminals 2 and 5 ahead of third runway push

Government
Ilaria Grasso Macola
12 February 2025

Heathrow will upgrade two of its terminals as part of a programme of phased investment designed to improve customer experience and strengthen the airport’s resilience as it prepares to lay its plans to expand via a third runway following government backing for the scheme.

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Heathrow is expecting to see its third runway up and running by 2035 (Credit: iStock / Sundry Photography)

Chief executive Thomas Woldbye was on Wednesday (12 February) poised to announce capacity at both Terminal 2 and Terminal 5 would be increased through a multi-billion, 100% privately-funded investment.

As part of the plans, Heathrow will reconfigure the airfield’s layout to increase the number of available aircraft stands. It will also enhance bus and coach connectivity, and transition to more sustainable energy sources for new infrastructure.

The new investments build on a £2.3 billion accelerated investment announced by the airport in December to improve services.