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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 Scotland in numbers (2025)​

  • 39

    Supply chain partners

    Strengthening regional supply networks

  • 77%

    of regional supply chain are SMEs ​

    Local businesses, global impact

Heathrow is the best connection for us. We’re based in the north of Scotland. We need a central Hub to go anywhere in the world.

Nicky Walker ​ , Managing Director ​ , Walker’s

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.