Heathrow's third runway delayed to 2039 from 2035

Summarised from 5 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 26 Sept, 16:02 · Archive

Heathrow Airport has told the government it cannot meet the original 2035 deadline for its third runway.

Heathrow Airport, the UK's busiest airport, has informed the government that the original 2035 deadline for completing its third runway cannot be met, with bosses now proposing 2039 instead. The airport says the current target is not achievable without simplifying the planning process. The Independent Business and Daily Mail report that airport chiefs described the 2035 deadline as 'too ambitious'. GB News reports that former Chancellor Rachel Reeves had set the 10-year deadline with the support of Sir Keir Starmer, arguing the project would create 100,000 jobs and boost the economy.

How it is being reported

• Heathrow's third runway delayed to 2039 as Rachel Reeve's £49bn plan deemed ‘unrealistic’Daily Express · 26 Sept, 16:29
• Heathrow's third runway is delayed for ANOTHER four years and won't be open until 2039 despite Labour promisesDaily Mail · 26 Sept, 15:47
• Heathrow's third runway to be delayed until 2039 as Rachel Reeves's £49bn plan branded 'unrealistic'GB News · 26 Sept, 15:33
• Heathrow’s third runway delayed as new target deadline revealedThe Independent · 26 Sept, 15:11
• Heathrow Airport's third runway may be delayed to 2039BBC News · 26 Sept, 15:03
• Heathrow’s third runway delayed until 2039Independent Business · 26 Sept, 14:41

In this story: Heathrow Airport · Rachel Reeves · Keir Starmer · UK

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