London Heathrow live flight tracker
See every aircraft arriving at and leaving London Heathrow (LHR) right now, live on the map.
Open the LHR live map →Track a specific flightAbout LHR
The UK's busiest airport runs two parallel runways, 09L/27L and 09R/27R. The wind usually favours westerly operations, so arrivals often line up over central London. When it's busy you'll see aircraft circling in the four holding stacks: Bovingdon, Lambourne, Biggin Hill and Ockham.
Tracking a flight into LHR
Type the flight number from the ticket into Wingwait's search. You'll see the aircraft, its route arc, a progress bar and an estimated time to go. Set a landing alert to be pinged 30 minutes out and again at touchdown, and share the live link with anyone else who's waiting.
To see every flight between two airports, search a route like LHR-AMS or LHR to DUB.
Times are estimates from live position and speed. They don't account for holding, taxiing or gate delays. Check with the airline or airport for official arrival times.
Questions
Can I see live arrivals at London Heathrow on Wingwait?
Yes. The map shows aircraft on approach to LHR in real time. Wingwait doesn't show a scheduled arrivals board yet, so for official times check the airport's own website.
Why is a flight to LHR circling?
Aircraft often hold in a racetrack pattern when arrivals are busy or the weather slows things down. The solid trail shows the loops it has actually flown.