Visit to Heathrow Tower by foreign controllers

davys747 · 18th Jan 2012, 21:23

Hi guys,

A colleague of mine (ADC in New Zealand) will be in London in March and was wondering how difficult it is to get a visit to Heathrow Tower?

Is there somebody that might be able to PM me to discuss?

Cheers - appreciate it.

chevvron · 18th Jan 2012, 23:28

Very difficult as the present tower is airside and the security at Heathrow is notorious for being shall we say 'dedicated'.

davys747 · 19th Jan 2012, 02:43

Ah well that makes life a little more complex.

Any other Towers, such as Gatwick, easier? Or London LTCC?

HEATHROW DIRECTOR · 19th Jan 2012, 07:34

Great shame about this part of the world where security has gone bananas. My wife and I received every possible help and friendship when we visited several NZ ATC facilities.

I don't know about Gatwick but LTCC is at Swanwick on the south coast and may be a possibility if someone from there reads this and offers a leg up..

Hope your buddy enjoys the UK as much as we've enjoyed our trips to NZ..

chevvron · 19th Jan 2012, 07:41

I think the towers at most 'London' airports are airside; I'm not sure about London City (near the O2 and Excel Arenas) .

Brian 48nav · 19th Jan 2012, 07:58

My son is a controller at Terminal Control at Swanwick,I'm sure he would be happy to sponsor a visit there - not as good as going to LHR Tower ( says an ex LHR Twr man!).

One or two LHR Twr guys use this site,I'm sure they can help.

autothrottle · 19th Jan 2012, 11:00

Daveys747,

PM me.

A/t

Gonzo · 19th Jan 2012, 11:33

Check yer PMs, Daveys747!

whitelighter · 20th Jan 2012, 10:33

EGKK is also airside.

EGSS is land side and gets quite a few visitors

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