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Regional benefits

A third runway increasing capacity, creating jobs, and connecting the UK to global opportunities, designed for sustainable growth.

Heathrow and the North West in numbers (2025)

  • 61

    supply chain partners

    Strengthening regional supply networks

  • 77%

    of regional supply chain are SMEs

    Local businesses, global impact

Over the years we’ve been proud to support Heathrow with Heathrow Pod Parking, working with our UK based supply chain to help to keep the system operational.

Neil Smith , Managing Director ​ , Train Bits and More

Regional stories

From Heathrow to the world​​

Heathrow connects businesses to more than 230 destinations in over 80 countries. Regions and nations across the UK can access 92% of the global economy within a direct flight from Heathrow.

Exporting excellence

Our Exporting Excellence reports show how Heathrow supports UK businesses to boost exports, create jobs and generate economic growth nationwide today.