Heathrow Airport Watch
Heathrow Airport Watch is a scheme for aviation enthusiasts run by the Met's Aviation Policing Unit.
Its purpose is to help prevent crime and terrorism by asking aviation enthusiasts to look out for anything out of the ordinary and to contact us if they see anything suspicious.
Members are not employed by Heathrow Airport Ltd or The Metropolitan Police Service. You can find out more about careers at the Met.
How to join
Contact us and we'll send you a newsletter and updates from the team.
Terms and conditions
Please be careful where you park at the airport, as unattended vehicles at or near the terminal or perimeter fence or on any double yellow lines may cause a security alert.
Membership of the scheme does not give you access to any area not already accessible by members of the public and you'll be subject to the same parking laws and penalties as anyone else.
Unattended vehicles can be towed away without notice and a fee charged for release and storage.
Please note, airport authorities don't consider plane spotting a reason to be at the airport. Therefore, the police and Heathrow Airport Ltd may enforce the bylaws at their discretion.
You can help other plane spotters by being courteous and responsible and reporting any suspicious or illegal behaviour you see at the airport.