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The Airports Commission explained

Background

In September 2012 the Airports Commission was set up by the Government to examine the need for additional UK airport capacity and to make recommendations on how this could be met in the short, medium and long term. In July 2013 we submitted our proposals for a new runway at Heathrow airport.

After a north-west third runway proposal was shortlisted in The Commissions December 2013 interim report, Heathrow consulted with stakeholders across the UK to improve it. In line with The Commission process, we submitted a revised plan in May for a north-west third runway which addressed the issues raised during our consultation.

On 25 October 2016, the Government confirmed that Heathrow is its preferred option for expansion of airport capacity in the South East.

Timeline

  • September 2012
    September 2012

    The Airports Commission is established by the Government to examine how the UK's status as a leading global aviation hub can be maintained.

  • July 2013
    July 2013

    Heathrow submits initial proposals (A New Approach) to the Airports Commission.

  • December 2013
    December 2013

    Heathrow, Gatwick and Heathrow Hub proposals shortlisted by the Airports Commission. A commitment is given to undertake further studies on the feasibility of a Thames Estuary airport.

  • February - March 2014
    February - March 2014

    Heathrow runs a six-week local consultation exercise to inform the updated proposal.

  • May 2014
    May 2014

    Heathrow publishes and submits revised proposal (Taking Britain Further) to the Airports Commission.

  • July 2014
    July 2014

    Heathrow runs a 12 week consultation to allow communities to shape potential compensation package.

  • November 2014
    November 2014

    The Airports Commission runs a national consultation on the final shortlisted options.

  • Summer 2015
    Summer 2015

    The Airports Commission presented its final recommendation – Heathrow expansion - to the Government.

  • October 2016
    October 2016

    On 25 October 2016, the Government confirmed that Heathrow is its preferred option for expansion of airport capacity in the South East.

Local community

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Contact Community Relations

If you would like to know more about Heathrow’s new runway proposals, or would like to speak with a member of our Community Relations team, please call us on 0800 307 7996 or email communityrelations@heathrow.com.

You can also contact us by post:

Heathrow Community Relations
The Compass Centre
Nelson Road
Hounslow,TW6 2GW