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London Gatwick Airport

Large airport London, United Kingdom

International airport in West Sussex, England.

IATA LGWICAO EGKKID EGKK

London Gatwick Airport

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Overview

London Gatwick Airport () (IATA: LGW, ICAO: EGKK) is one of several international airports serving Greater London and southern England. It is located near Crawley, in West Sussex (30 miles (48 km) south of Central London), 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 (1,670 acres). Gatwick opened as an aerodrome in the late 1920s; it has been in use for commercial flights since 1933.

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Runways

2

Longest runway

10,883 ft

Elevation

202 ft

Passengers / year

40,899,000

Radio freq.

6

Suitable for

✈️ Commercial airliners🛩️ Private & business jets📏 Longest runway 10,883 ft

Where is it

📍 51.148744, -0.185739 · Open detailed map

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Details

Region	England
Continent	Europe
Coordinates	51.148744, -0.185739

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Runways (2)

Designation	Length	Width	Surface
08L/26R	8,402 ft	148 ft	ASP
08R/26L	10,883 ft	148 ft	ASP

Airlines

45 airlines operate scheduled flights from London Gatwick Airport.

Flights from London Gatwick Airport

165 direct destinations from London Gatwick Airport.

165 destinations

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Frequently asked questions

Where is London Gatwick Airport?
London Gatwick Airport is a large airport located in London, United Kingdom. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 10,883 ft.

What is the airport code of London Gatwick Airport?
Its IATA code is LGW and its ICAO code is EGKK.

Which airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport?
45 airlines operate scheduled flights from London Gatwick Airport, serving 165 direct destinations.

London Gatwick Airport is a large airport located in London, United Kingdom. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 10,883 ft.