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Heathrow Airport: Construction

Asked by Sammy WilsonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 20 March 2026UIN 119841

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the building of the third runway at Heathrow on flights from non-London airports.

Answered by Keir Mather

We are currently reviewing the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS) and plan to consult on a revised ANPS in July 2026. The Department also plans to publish updated aviation passenger forecasts alongside the consultation. These forecasts will take account of the potential impact of the building of a third runway at Heathrow on flights from non-London airports. As part of the review of the ANPS, the Department is also considering domestic connectivity from Heathrow.

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