AIRPORT ADVICE HEATHROW AIRPORT:
AUTHORISED VEHICLE AREA INFORMATION
Heathrow Airport’s Authorised Vehicle Area (AVA) is Heathrow’s dedicated waiting area for all private hire vehicles and licensed taxi drivers to utilise before picking up from a Short Stay car park and meeting passengers at an agreed location within the terminals.
Open 24 hours through 365 days of the year, the AVA offers catering facilities (which are open from 06:00 to 22:00) including a hot meal and halal selection, indoor seating areas, toilets, multi-faith prayer room and waste bins.
Access to the AVA is conveniently provided off the Northern Perimeter Road, TW6 2EQ and is easily accessible from both the M4 and M25 as well as local roads.
How does the AVA work:
• Drive into the dedicated driver waiting area located at the AVA. This is located along the Northern Perimeter Road, with the post code: TW6 2EQ
• Whilst waiting for your passenger to arrive, there are facilities provided for drivers including catering, seating areas and a prayer room
• Once you have received confirmation that your passenger is ready to be picked up, pay for your ticket at the dedicated machines, which will be required to open the car park barrier to exit. No pre-booking is required, and payment can be made by cash, credit or debit cards.
• Costs for using the Authorised Vehicle Area are £1 an hour for the first five hours. Any further time is the same rate as Heathrow’s Short Stay car parks.
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• Drive to the correct Short Stay car park situated next to the terminal where your passenger will be arriving into and meet your passenger at an agreed location in the terminal
Ongoing patrols are being undertaken in conjunction with relevant local authorities to ensure drivers are not waiting on local roads and are making use of the AVA whilst waiting for passengers and to ensure dedicated facilities are being used in accordance with terms and conditions.
NOTE: Access is for authorised private hire and taxi operators and their vehicles only. A valid private hire / taxi operator’s or driver’s licence must be shown to members of staff or to the police on request.
The AVA is located on the Northern Perimeter Road, TW6 2EQ For further information on the AVA including Frequently Asked Questions, please visit:
https://www.heathrow.com/transport-and- directions/by-taxi-or-mini-cab/authorised-vehicle-area
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