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Heathrow Airport is the UK's busiest airport, it is also the world's second busiest cargo port. London Heathrow has 4 terminals, 2 main runways, plus a cross wind runway. Heathrow serves 90 different airlines to approximately 170 locations worldwide. Work on the new, controversial Terminal 5 is currently under way and is due to open in 2011.The airport provides a wide range of facilities including those for business, children and the disabled. In addition, a full range of 1st class airport services are offered. London Heathrow is 15 miles west of London, on the M4 motorway, near the M25 interchange.

All Terminals and appropriate motorway exits are signposted. Terminals 1, 2 & 3 are located in the centre of Heathrow and can be reached via the following motorways: M4 Junction 4, M25 Junction 15, and the A4 (local road). Terminal 4 is on the south side of Heathrow and can be reached via the following motorways, M4 Junction 3, M25 Junction 14, and the A30 (local road).For security reasons, private cars may not stop on the terminal forecourt roads for any purpose other than to set down or pick up passengers. Cars left unattended are liable to be towed away by the police and a retrieval charge levied. Public transportation to and from the airport is reliable and frequent with a choice of trains, coaches, Heathrow express, taxis and car hire.

Facilities at Heathrow Airport

Disabled access is good, all terminals offer: ramps, wider access pathways, telephones at a height accessible to wheelchair users, disabled toilet facilities and reserved seating for disabled people in check-in areas. Travel-Care is an independent agency offering assistance to anyone at London Heathrow Airport who has a problem. Travel-Care can be found in the Queens Building in between Terminals 1 and 2.Open from Monday to Friday from 09.00 - 17.00 and closed Saturday/Sunday and Bank Holidays.

In addition to the Tax and Duty Free stores, you will find an extensive range of excellent shopping facilities in all of the terminals

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Heathrow Airport Parking Facilities

Short and long term airport parking is available with regular shuttles running between the long term parking area and the terminals. Short stay parking is recommended for stays up to five hours and is available from all four terminals. Business Parking is recommended for travellers parking for up

to three or four days, or those wanting greater speed and convenience. The long stay car parks located at Heathrow Airport offer secure parking facilities, conveniently connected to the airport's terminals via transfer services that run every 5-15 minutes.