Originally Posted by
Rutan16
It’s a STATE visit surely imho that means arrival via the Royal Terminal at Heathrow for meet and greet. Especially as it’s supposedly to be held at Windsor. The dooms day 747 will go to Mildenhall as usual , and numerous C17s to BZZ, MHZ NHT ,and even Stanstead with various back up and support team flyers .
Last years Japanese State visit included arrival & departure via Stansted. The last time the sitting US President visited the Queen it was via Stansted as well.
Any airspace closure or restrictions would be far more disruptive at LHR.