The Authorised Vehicle Area (AVA) is a waiting area for private hire cars and licensed taxis.
Drivers can wait in the AVA before picking up from car parks or meeting in agreed terminal locations.
The AVA is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Facilities include vending machines, hot refreshments, a covered smoking area, toilets and bins.
Access is for authorised Private Hire Operators and their vehicles only.
A valid Private Hire Operator’s licence or licensed taxi operator licence is needed. You must show your licence on request to staff or the police.
For information on how to register as a Private Hire Operator, please visit www.gov.uk.
Heathrow's AVA is located on the Northern Perimeter Road. The entrance is clearly signposted.
Address:
Heathrow Airport
Northern Perimeter Road
Middlesex
TW6 2EQ
Using the AVA costs £1.00 an hour for the first five hours. Any additional time is charged at the same rate as Heathrow's Terminal Parking car parks.
You don't need to pre-book to use the AVA. Payment can be made by:
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.00 |
| 1 - 2 hours | £2.00 |
| 2 - 3 hours | £3.00 |
| 3 - 4 hours | £4.00 |
| 4 - 5 hours | £5.00 |
| 5 - 6 hours | £41.00 |
| 6 - 9 hours | £58.50 |
| 9 - 12 hours | £75.00 |
| 12 - 16 hours | £94.50 |
| Each extra 24-hour period or part thereof | £94.50 |
Pick-ups can be made from our Terminal Parking or Park & Ride car parks.
Terminal Parking car parks are the closest to our terminals. They're perfect for meeting passengers at agreed locations in the terminal.
Park & Ride car parks are connected to the terminals by shuttle buses. Buses pick up from right outside the terminals.
