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Gibraltar Airport

IATA GIBICAO LXGB🇬🇮 Gibraltar
Coordinates
36.1517°N, 5.3498°W
Elevation
12 ft (4 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
GI-U-A
Time zone
Gibraltar(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:46
Sunrise
07:16
Sunset
21:40
Civil dusk
22:10

About 14h 25m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Gibraltar Airport

Gibraltar Airport

Gibraltar International Airport, previously known as North Front Airport, is the civilian airport that serves the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. The runway and aerodrome is owned by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF) as RAF Gibraltar. Civilian operators use the civilian-operated terminal. National Air Traffic Services (NATS) hold the contract for provision of air navigation services at the airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

LXGB

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 27▸ displaced6,000 ft / 1,829 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP122.800 MHz
OPSGIB TALKDOWN130.400 MHz
TWRTWR131.200 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (5)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gibraltar Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gibraltar Airport?

The ICAO code for Gibraltar Airport is LXGB, and its IATA code is GIB.

Where is Gibraltar Airport located?

Gibraltar Airport is large airport located in Gibraltar, Gibraltar, at an elevation of 12 ft (4 m).

How many runways does Gibraltar Airport have?

Gibraltar Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,000 ft / 1,829 m.

Which airlines fly to Gibraltar Airport?

Airlines historically serving Gibraltar Airport include Air Bourbon, American Airlines, British Airways, easyJet (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Gibraltar Airport?

Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from Gibraltar Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Gibraltar Airport in?

Gibraltar Airport is in the Europe/Gibraltar time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Gibraltar Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gibraltar Airport is approximately 0.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gibraltar Airport?

The nearest airport to Gibraltar Airport is AeroSidonia (ES-0018), about 33.4 nm to the wnw, followed by Sania Ramel Airport and Ronda.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Gibraltar Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.