London Gatwick Airport (EGKK)
Large airport · London, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGKK |
| IATA | LGW |
| Elevation | 202 ft (62 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°8'55" W 0°11'9" 51.14874, -0.18574 |
| Location | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 8,402 ft (2561 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 10,883 ft (3317 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
London Gatwick Airport at a glance
London Gatwick Airport is a large airport in London, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as LGW. The field elevation of 202 ft (62 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGKK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08R/26L — offers 10,883 ft (3317 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08R points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGKK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to London Gatwick Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Biggin Hill Airport | EGKB | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Brighton City Airport | EGKA | 36 km (19 NM) |
| London Heathrow Airport | EGLL | 41 km (22 NM) |
| London City Airport | EGLC | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Farnborough Airport | EGLF | 43 km (23 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for London Gatwick Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 202 ft field elevation of London Gatwick Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about London Gatwick Airport
What is the ICAO code of London Gatwick Airport?
The ICAO identifier of London Gatwick Airport is EGKK, and its IATA code is LGW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is London Gatwick Airport above sea level?
London Gatwick Airport sits at an elevation of 202 feet (62 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is London Gatwick Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.1487, -0.1857 — in London, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is London Biggin Hill Airport, about 25 km away.
Does EGKK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGKK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at London Gatwick Airport?
London Gatwick Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08R/26L, measures 10,883 ft (3317 m) with a ASP surface.