How Many Planes Take Off From Heathrow Every Minute?

Heathrow handles more than 70 million passengers each year, and it is the third busiest airport in the world. As well as handling normal air traffic through its five main terminals, Heathrow also houses a small sixth terminal that is reserved for royalty, heads of state and major celebrities. Each year, Heathrow processes approximately 53 million pieces of luggage, and there are over 30 miles of baggage conveyors in terminal 5 alone.