Heathrow (LHR) Airport Slot Coordination & Scheduling

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is one of the world’s most capacity-restricted airports, designated as Level 3 coordinated, meaning operators must secure an approved slot before obtaining landing or departure permits. Just Aviation provides a fully managed slot coordination service that ensures your planned operations are protected, compliant, and aligned with Heathrow’s strict scheduling environment, especially with LHR operating at near maximum capacity (handling a record 83.9 million passengers and over 473,000 air traffic movements in 2024).

Slot Acquisition & Scheduling for London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

✔ Complete Slot Acquisition & Scheduling Management

We handle every step of the slot request and confirmation process, ensuring timely submissions for both ad-hoc and seasonal operations. Our team prepares and sends all required schedule messages in the approved formats, securing the best available timings for your mission profile.

✔ Schedule Optimization for a Capacity-Constrained Airport

Heathrow’s runway movement limits, peak-hour restrictions, and night-time operating rules require precise planning. We analyze available capacity, traffic patterns, and airport constraints to help operators obtain viable timings that support their trip goals.

Operational Support Throughout Your London Flights

✔ Real-Time Slot Compliance Monitoring

Our team continuously tracks your confirmed schedules against actual movements to ensure operations remain within the required tolerance window. We notify you immediately if adjustments or reconfirmations are needed.

✔ Support for Amendments, Changes & Returns

Whether it’s a delay, cancellation, fleet swap, or short-notice revision, we manage all slot amendments with the airport coordinator to keep your series compliant and protected.

✔ Disruption & Diversion Handling

Weather events, ATC delays, and operational disruptions are common at LHR. We coordinate revised timings, submit required notifications, and help secure replacement slots when available.

Slot Types We Manage for Operators

✔ Ad-Hoc Slots

For non-scheduled missions including business jets, charter flights, corporate operations, or short-notice airline movements.

✔ Seasonal Slots

For operators requiring recurring schedules across the IATA Summer (S) or Winter (W) seasons. We manage initial submissions, revisions, and historical rights protection when applicable.

✔ Series Slots & Repetitive Operations

For airlines or regular charter operators, we handle block slot series requests and maintain their usage compliance throughout the season

Regulatory Compliance for Heathrow Airport (LHR) Slot Usage

✔ Alignment With Global Slot Standards

We ensure all activity meets the requirements of the Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG) and applicable UK/EU scheduling rules.

✔ Complete Documentation Management

Every confirmation, usage log, and communication is tracked for audit readiness. You receive full visibility and reporting on slot compliance throughout the season.

Integration With London Heathrow (LHR) Landing Permit Services

At LHR, landing permits cannot be issued without confirmed slots. Our slot service directly supports permit success by ensuring:

• Slot and permit timings match
• All required slot IDs are issued before permit submission
• Revisions or retimings are updated on both sides
• Authorities receive correct slot references for processing

This prevents last-minute denials and guarantees mission readiness

Why Choose Just Aviation for London Heathrow (LHR) Slot Coordination

• Specialist support for UK’s most congested airport
• Integrated permit + slot management for seamless operations in London
• Rapid handling of amendments and short-notice timing requests
• Continuous monitoring to protect slot rights and schedule integrity

Contact Just Aviation today at [email protected] to manage your Heathrow (LHR) slot coordination needs with certainty, compliance, and 24/7 expert oversight.