London's Heathrow Airport will submit its proposal for a third runway this summer, the chief executive of the hub said, weeks after the British government threw its weight behind the project citing its potential to boost trade and economic growth.

Heathrow Airport plans a multi-billion-pound expansion to Terminals Two and Five to increase capacity, improve customer experience, and upgrade infrastructure. This privately funded project precedes a proposal for a third runway,

London's Heathrow Airport is planning to build a third runway and carry out a multi-billion-pound expansion of two of its five terminals, its chief executive has confirmed.

London's Heathrow Airport (LHR) will submit a proposal for a third runway to the U.K. government this summer and hopes to use it for flights within the decade.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used a speech on growth last month to give her support for a third runway at Heathrow.

A map reveals where Heathrow will expand after the government gave a green light to the airport’s growth. The UK’s busiest airport will get a third runway and a new terminal after confirmation by Chancellor Rachel Reeves last month.