Approach Aid

In the 1960s Northholt Airport was frequently mistaken for Heathrow. To make matters more confusing, each airport had a nearby gasometer. One 707 landed on Northholt's tiny runway in error, and could not take off again. Ever since, Heathrow's gasometer has been painted with the giant letters LHR (London Heathrow) and an arrow pointing in the right direction.
 

Last updated: 12 August, 2004 08:54