Airports of London runways. Due to the location in London's western suburbs, Heathrow has had trouble trying to expand, with various expansion projects being cancelled.) As a result, the airport consistently runs at over 99% capacity and is often included on lists of the worst-rated airports in the world. However, on 1 July 2015 Heathrow's expansion plan was suggested as the best option by the Airport Commission and on 25 October 2016 a new northwest runway and terminal was approved by the Government. The airport is connected to Great Britain's motorway network via the M4 and M25 motorways, to London Paddington station by
Airports of London Liverpool Street station up to 8 times per hour. The journey to London takes about one hour. A number of other airports also serve the London area. The following are mainly used by general aviation flights. Airports are listed at their current borough, although the area may have been outside London at the time of construction. There were several Royal Air Force stations in London. This list excludes those that are classed as non-flying stations. Station are listed at their current borough, although the area may have been outside London at the time of construction. Due to London's high capacity,