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London Gatwick Airport

IATA LGWICAO EGKK🇬🇧 London
Coordinates
51.1487°N, 0.1857°W
Elevation
202 ft (62 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:19
Sunrise
05:03
Sunset
21:11
Civil dusk
21:55

About 16h 8m 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 London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport is one of several international airports serving Greater London and southern England. It is located near Crawley, in West Sussex, England. In 2024, Gatwick was the second-busiest airport by total passenger traffic in the UK, after Heathrow, and was the tenth-busiest in Europe by total passenger traffic. It covers a total area of 674 hectares.

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

Live weather

EGKK

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08R / 26L▸ displaced10,883 ft / 3,317 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
08L / 26R▸ displaced8,402 ft / 2,561 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP126.825 MHz
ATISATIS136.525 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.955 MHz
DirDirector118.950 MHz
GNDGND121.805 MHz
TWRTWR124.230 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingFast Track SecurityRestaurantsDuty FreeTransportation Options

London Gatwick offers various parking options, dining amenities, and transport links to London.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (163)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 1Class ATMA2500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON GATWICK CTAClass DCTA1500 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
LONDON GATWICK CTRClass DCTRGND2500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from London Gatwick Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for London Gatwick Airport?

The ICAO code for London Gatwick Airport is EGKK, and its IATA code is LGW.

Where is London Gatwick Airport located?

London Gatwick Airport is large airport located in London, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 202 ft (62 m).

How many runways does London Gatwick Airport have?

London Gatwick Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 10,883 ft / 3,317 m.

Which airlines fly to London Gatwick Airport?

Airlines historically serving London Gatwick Airport include Aer Lingus, Air Arabia Maroc, Air Baltic, Air Berlin, Air Bourbon, Air China, among 47 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from London Gatwick Airport?

Historical data lists 163 nonstop destinations from London Gatwick Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is London Gatwick Airport in?

London Gatwick Airport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at London Gatwick Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at London Gatwick Airport is approximately 1.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near London Gatwick Airport?

The nearest airport to London Gatwick Airport is Redhill Aerodrome (EGKR), about 4.3 nm to the nne, followed by Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip and OaklandS Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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