The Airport That Launched The Jet Age Is Now The Largest In Europe

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has long been one of the powerhouse airports in Europe. Since its humble beginnings as a pre-World War II airfield, Heathrow has grown into Europe’s busiest airport, consistently handling over 80 million passengers each year. As a base for British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, LHR oversaw its busiest year in 2024 and continues to break records this year, most recently when it registered its busiest-ever month of May.