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==Official Spotting Locations==
==Official Spotting Locations==


===The Queens Building===
===View Heathrow Observation Deck===
On top of terminal 2. Shut, indefinitely.
A former airline lounge in Terminal 4, between gates 15 and 16. Free to enter during Terminal 4's operating hours. Only available to ticketed passengers.
 
===Terrace at Thistle London Heathrow Hotel===
This is a good spotting place since you will see the Rwy 27R / 09L. You do not need to be a overnighter to use this point. The only thing is you have to ask at the reception desk.
Bath Road, Longford
West Drayton UB7 0EQ
Phone: 0871 376 9021 / +44 845 305 8321


===Heathrow Academy===
===Heathrow Academy===
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The centre has now re-opened under a new name, of Heathrow Academy. It is open at weekends and school holidays from 10am to 4pm. Within the centre, there is a Ritazza coffee shop (open from 7am to 4pm), there is still a aviation model shop.
The centre has now re-opened under a new name, of Heathrow Academy. It is open at weekends and school holidays from 10am to 4pm. Within the centre, there is a Ritazza coffee shop (open from 7am to 4pm), there is still a aviation model shop.


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===Novotel Heathrow T1 T2 and T3===
 
The [https://all.accor.com/hotel/A1C1/index.en.shtml Novotel London Heathrow Airport T1 T2 and T3] on Bath Road opened a plane spotting deck in August 2020. Located on the fourth floor, it  overlooks the northern runway 09L/27R. Photos will be through glass windows. It is open from 4am to 10pm.
 
The area is open to the public; visitors who are not staying at the hotel can pay £10 for four hours or £50 per month for unlimited access. Reduced admission prices are offered for children under 12.
 
===Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3===
 
The [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lhrhegi-hilton-garden-inn-london-heathrow-terminals-2-and-3/ Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3] has opened it's "Sky Bar" to the public. Check in with the reception desk on level 2 to access the sky bar. Large cameras and tripods are not permitted, however binoculars and photography with phones are allowed. Visitors are required to make a purchase from the bar. The bar is open from 3pm to 11:30pm. See [https://www.instagram.com/p/CRFCDaWsKes/ this Instagram post] for more details.
 
===The Queens Building===
On top of terminal 2. Shut, indefinitely.


==Other Spotting Locations==
==Other Spotting Locations==
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===Airside - Terminal 4 ===
===Airside - Terminal 4 ===
View Heathrow is located up some stairs opposite Gate 11. This is a small spectators area, which has Flightradar24 screens installed. Last time visited (June 2017) none of these were working. View Heathrow has excellent views over 27L and movements from Terminal 2 and 4. Facing North is good for photography with minimal reflections.
In addition to the windows behind the duty free shop the Gate 23 area has windows overlooking the southern taxiway and 27L holding point.
In addition to the windows behind the duty free shop the Gate 23 area has windows overlooking the southern taxiway and 27L holding point.
WARNING:If you don't know the gate your flight is departing from allow time to walk back to the main departure lounge (without a moving walkway) to check the monitors there.
WARNING:If you don't know the gate your flight is departing from allow time to walk back to the main departure lounge (without a moving walkway) to check the monitors there.
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==Regular Traffic==
==Regular Traffic==
British Airways, BMI British Midlands, Heavies from Asia,EU Carriers, 777/767/747 from America.
British Airways, Heavies from Asia, EU Carriers, Boeing 787/777/767/757/747 and Airbus A330 from America.


==Facilities and Transportation==
==Facilities and Transportation==
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==External Links==
==External Links==
*[http://www.forums4airports.com/forum421.html Forum for Heathrow Airport] For LHR spotters, aviation enthusiasts as well as aviation professionals wishing to discuss all aspects of Heathrow airport.
*[http://twitter.com/LHR_movements @LHR_movements] - Twitter feed of interesting arrivals/departures and other LHR news
*[http://twitter.com/LHR_movements @LHR_movements] - Twitter feed of interesting arrivals/departures and other LHR news
*[http://www.plane-spotting-hotels.com/index.php/plane-spotting-heathrow/ Plane Spotting Hotels] Hotels with views of Heathrow including room numbers, photos and videos of the views available.
*[http://spotterlead.net/EGLL/spotting London Heathrow Planespotting Timetables] London Heathrow Planespotting Timetables: Live flights, weather reports, runway usage, lighting conditions.
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