Heathrow Airport Freedom Trials (Phase 1)

Overview

From 1 Nov 2011 until 29 February 2012 and again from 1 July 2012 until 30 September 2012 a new trial will be undertaken at Heathrow airport. This will involve periods when both landing paths will be in use at the same time, instead of the normal use of alternation, whereby aircraft land on one path for half the day and then switch and land on the other path for the rest of the day.

The Council will be monitoring residents' views on this trial and will represent these in a consultation process with the airport. The Council will be using an online complaints log and a 24 hour answer phone service called Noiseline on 020 8891 7979.