Heathrow Airport was founded as a small airport but by developing it became a much larger airport after World War II. It is located 14 miles from west of Central London on a site covering 12.27 square kilometres. Heathrow Airport is the primary centre for British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. In 84 countries, Heathrow airport is used by 80 airlines flying to 185 destinations.
London Gatwick Airport is the secondary International airport serving London.Gatwick Airport is the secondary pivot for British Airways and the largest centre for low cost airline easyjet.
Heathrow Airport has 4 main and 1 cargo terminals while Gatwick airport has 2 terminals. Heathrow airport is the primary pivot and Gatwick airport is the secondary pivot for British Airways.