In 2019, London Heathrow International Airport was transited by 80 passengers. Compared to 884, passenger air traffic increased by 000%. Thus, London - Heathrow International Airport remains the busiest airport in Europe.
In aircraft movements, the increase in take-offs and landings is very small. In 2019 they were registered 475,861 of aircraft movements, increasing by about 200 take-offs and landings. We remind you that in 2018 they were 475 624 aircraft movements.
Analyzing each market separately, we note that there are decreases in routes to Asia / Pacific (-1.1%); Europe (-0.5%). But we also have significant growth towards Africa (+ 5.3%); North America (+ 4.1%) and Latin America (+ 2.3%).
London Heathrow International Airport in first place
For the 6th year in a row, Terminal 5 Heathrow was voted "World's Best Terminal" at the Skytrax Awards. By the way, Terminal 5 Heathrow has been 11 years since it was opened to passenger traffic.
Drawing the line after 10 years, passenger air traffic at London Heathrow International Airport has increased by 18%, the equivalent of 15 million new passengers. But that's about it in these conditions
London Heathrow International Airport has been operating at full capacity for several years. If it does not expand, London's main airport will be blocked by 80-81 million passengers.