Thanks a lot for that. Now, that is the first time anyone has answered this question 100% in detail. Thank you. Its always baffled me as to why 09L was never used for take-offs. Would love to see a take-off from that runway. Also it explains the huge amounts of taxiway construction works on the ground next to the threshold and Terminal 5 area near 09L! Thanks!
But does that REALLY make a huge difference to people's lives if planes take-off from runway 09L? I mean there are homes near Hatton Cross and Feltham as well....so what difference does it make if a plane takes-off from 09L or 09R in terms of noise?!