scheme chosen to drive a swift and robust policy review to shape plans for Heathrow expansion in line with the UK ’s legal, environmental and climate obligations

review will allow a planning decision by 2029 and London airspace to be redrawn to enable quicker, quieter, and greener flights to take off from a new runway by 2035

new runway will be a boost for connectivity, supporting national economic growth, improving passenger experience and delivering the Plan for Change, after passenger numbers hit record levels at Heathrow this summer

A third runway at Heathrow is another step closer to take off by 2035, as the Transport Secretary confirms today (25 November 2025) that Heathrow Airport Limited’s ( HAL ’s) proposal will be used as the scheme to progress the project.

The proposa

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