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While millions of us enjoy flying every year there is a noisy downside for the people who live or work near to airports.
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Our business and community
Heathrow Airport, 15 miles from central London, is regarded as the hub of the aviation world. Flying to over 180 destinations in over 90 countries, some 90 airlines have made Heathrow their base. The airport is owned by BAA, who also owns Stansted, Southampton, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports.
Community matters
We have strong commitment to the communities around our airports
The past and the present
From military operations to one of the world's busiest international airports.
Take off and learn 
Interested in airports? Visit our mini-site for games, teachers' notes and more.
Bothered by aircraft noise? We're listening
October 2009 Update