LIVE: London Heathrow Airport

Posted on 05/17/2026
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HEATHROW AIRPORT LIVE

From Heathrow’s perimeter to airports around the world, Big Jet TV has built a reputation as the No1 destination for live aviation coverage on YouTube and is the UK’s leading aviation live streaming channel, bringing the thrill of real-time aircraft action to viewers worldwide.

Founded in 2016 by aviation enthusiast Jerry Dyer, the channel has transformed how people experience aviation from the ground with high-energy commentary, professional filming, and immersive live broadcasts.

At the heart of Big Jet TV’s coverage is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), the UK’s busiest aviation hub. From carefully chosen vantage points around the runways—including perimeter roads and exclusive spots—viewers enjoy close-up coverage of airport movements, takeoffs and dramatic approaches. One of its most iconic setups is our Ford Transit van fitted with a custom filming platform, enabling Jerry to move quickly depending on operations.

The channel became a global sensation during Storm Eunice in 2022, when millions tuned in to watch pilots battle hurricane-force crosswinds at Heathrow. The viral broadcast cemented Big Jet TV as the premier destination for live aviation streaming, attracting both aviation enthusiasts and mainstream audiences.

Beyond Heathrow, the channel also streams from UK military bases showcasing fighter jets and military operations. Internationally, Big Jet TV provides coverage from airports across Europe, the United States, Japan and Australia. broadening its reach to a truly global community.

We operate a hybrid model: free livestreams twice a week from Heathrow, plus optional memberships offering exclusive overseas shows, access to chat, and behind-the-scenes extras.

More than just plane spotting: the channel delivers an immersive aviation experience, combining the adrenaline of real-time aircraft movements with Jerry’s humorous and knowledgeable commentary. Big Jet TV offers unmatched excitement for aviation fans.

0:00:00 Intro
0:27:40 Delta B767-400ER departure
0:57:35 Singapore Airlines Cargo B747-400F departure
1:08:40 Air Canada A330-300 departure
1:37:10 Emirates A380 departure
1:52:15 British Airways A380 departure
2:03:15 Cathay Pacific A350-900 landing
2:08:05 Emirates A380 landing
2:25:05 Etihad B787-9 landing
2:37:10 Biman Bangladesh B787-9 landing
2:38:40 Singapore Airlines A380 landing
2:52:55 Japan Airlines A350-1000 landing
2:54:25 Cathay Pacific Cargo B747-8F - Go Around
3:02:45 Virgin Atlantic A330-900neo landing
3:04:45 Emirates B777-300ER landing
3:09:30 Cathay Pacific Cargo B747-8F - Second Attempt
3:17:50 All Nippon B777-300ER landing

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