
Heathrow Airport have released artist impressions of how the prospective new third runway will look.

The north west runway will be two miles (3,200m) long - big enough for any aircraft in the world to use. A new central terminal will also be built, as well as an expanded business park in the proposal.

It is believed that a three-runway Heathrow will provide up to 740,000 flights a year. That's enough for Heathrow to compete on an equal footing with Paris, Frankfurt and Amsterdam.

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An artist's impression of where the new proposed third runway will be built at Heathrow Airport, to the north west area

Officials at the west London airport say the third runway will provide up to 740,000 flights a year

The Prime Minister said in 2009 that another runway at the west London airport is 'just not going to happen'

A spokesperson for Heathrow told MailOnline Travel: 'These new images bring to life the potential of Heathrow expansion as a plan that can deliver the next generation of airport.

'Heathrow's expansion plans have not only been designed around the passenger but also the environment and the local community.

'That's why it's supported and that's why it will create up to 180,000 jobs and £211 billion in economic benefits for the UK economy. Let's make it happen.'

There will be two main passenger terminals and transport hubs – Heathrow West (Terminals 5 and 6) and Heathrow East (an extended Terminal 2) – connected by an underground passenger transit and baggage system.

Airport officials believe minimum connection times between terminals will fall from 75 to 60 minutes.

David Cameron has promised a decision on the proposal to build a third runway by the end of the year.

The Prime Minister said in 2009 that another runway at the west London airport is 'just not going to happen' due to concerns about the impact on air quality and noise pollution across the capital.

But a report by the Airports Commission today found that a third runway is the 'best option' for increasing the capacity of UK terminals.

A new central terminal will also be built, as well as an expanded business park should the Prime Minister accept the proposals

Prime Minister David Cameron has promised a decision on the proposal to build a third runway by the end of the year

With improvements to bus and coach services, 30 million more people are expected to travel to Heathrow by public transport in 2030

The long-awaited report on the future of UK airports by the Airports Commission backed the £19billion scheme for a third runway at Heathrow, over proposals to expand Gatwick airport, insisting it is 'the best answer' to easing the pressure on Britain's overloaded air terminals.

Despite concerns, the Commission found that a new northwest runway at Heathrow will not increase noise above current levels and will generate up to £147 billion in GDP impacts over 60 years.

The airport's rail capacity, meanwhile, will treble from 18 to 40 trains (equivalent to 5,000 to 15,000 seats) an hour, the airport said.

With improvements to bus and coach services, 30 million more people are expected to travel to Heathrow by public transport in 2030.

Sir Howard Davies, who was part of the Commission leading the investigation, said: 'Heathrow is best-placed to provide the type of capacity which is most urgently required: long haul destinations to new markets. It provides the greatest benefits for business passengers, freight operators and the broader economy.

The long-awaited report on the future of UK airports by the Airports Commission backed the £19billion scheme for a third runway

There will be two main passenger terminals and transport hubs – Heathrow West (Terminals 5 and 6) and Heathrow East (an extended Terminal 2) – connected by an underground passenger transit and baggage system

The airport's rail capacity, meanwhile, will treble from 18 to 40 trains (equivalent to 5,000 to 15,000 seats) an hour, the airport said