A map reveals where Heathrow will expand after the government gave a green light to the airport’s growth. The UK’s busiest airport is expected to get a third runway after confirmation by Chancellor Rachel Reeves today.

Heathrow third runway location – map reveals new area airport will cover - Part of the M25 could be rerouted through a new tunnel to make space for the runway

The cost of building a third runway at Heathrow Airport is estimated to be at least £14 billion and would be paid for by the airport owners, the BBC reported. However, the total cost could be much higher due to the cost of the associated road and rail infrastructure.

The government has backed the expansion of Heathrow Airport after years of heated debate, saying it could create 100,000 jobs. The move, alongside potential confirmation of the expansion of other London airports including Gatwick and Luton,

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the comments setting out the government’s latest set of reforms to kickstart economic growth, reforms which include support and an invitation of proposals for a third runway at Heathrow.

Rachel Reeves confirmed plans for a third runway at London Heathrow Airport this morning, (Wednesday, January 29). The ambitious project has been backed by the airport itself, claiming it is the 'bold, responsible vision the UK needs to thrive in the 21st century'.

Here's a round-up of the responses from the aviation and tourism industries after yesterday's announcement that a third Heathrow runway should proceed.

Heathrow's third runway could be built and operating in a decade's time, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said. The extra runway at Heathrow was one of a number of infrastructure projects announced by the chancellor on Wednesday as part of the government's plans to boost economic growth.