Its eerie with no planes - I live right by Heathrow - about 500 yards as the crow flies - and have landing lights at the bottom of the garden. The planes usually take off in nice weather like this across the bottom of the garden, and part of the day they are landing this way (if they approach over Central London).
I think they might be starting again soon as I can hear some engines, maybe starting to taxi out. Usually there is a constant background hum from 6.00am to 11:00pm.
If they do start I think some airlines might pick up the late fee for going after curfew - but they are only allowed a few each night. It's usually Qantas or one of the Far East flights who leave late evening anyway.
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