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Written question asked by Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 July 2025. It was answered by Mike Kane (Labour) on Monday, 14 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Heathrow Airport: Night Flying

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has had discussions with Heathrow Airport on flights being held in a holding pattern over residents' houses between 5:30 and 6:00am.

Answer

NATS is responsible for providing air traffic services at Heathrow Airport. There are defined flight routes and procedures for aircraft landing at Heathrow but for operational and safety reasons aircraft may be held in a holding pattern prior to landing. These reasons can include the need to ensure safe separation between aircraft as well as weather conditions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
65836
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Heathrow Airport Night flying
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk