Gatwick (EGKK/LGW) — London, United Kingdom

• ICAO: EGKK
• Name: Gatwick
• Type: large_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 51.148102
• Longitude: -0.190278
• Elevation: 202 ft
• Country: United Kingdom
• Municipality: London
• IATA Code: LGW
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: N/A
• Timezone: Europe/London
• Distance from City: 40.2 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 08L/26R

• Designation: 08L/26R
• Dimensions: 8415 X 148
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: NDB
• Approach Types: ILS CAT I (standby runway)
• Remarks: N/A

Runway 08R/26L

• Designation: 08R/26L
• Dimensions: 10879 X 147
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: NDB
• Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
• Remarks: N/A

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• Tower: 124.300 MHz
• Ground: 121.805 MHz
• Operations: 126.825 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: 121.955 MHz
• ATIS: 136.525 MHz

• AIS Tel: N/A
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: N/A
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: http://www.gatwickairport.com/
• Remarks: N/A

• Slot Required: Not recorded
• PPR Required: No
• PPR Contact: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

• Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx GBP 7-12 per tonne MTOW + noise/emissions surcharges
• Parking Fee: GBP 0.50-0.90 per tonne per hour
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: GBP
• Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated. Noise and emissions surcharges apply. Published tariff available from Gatwick Airport Ltd.

• Fuel Type: Jet A-1
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-02-18
• Remarks: Hydrant fuelling available on most stands.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• APIS Required: Yes
• GAR Required: Yes
• Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for GA flights from outside UK/CTA. ePassport gates available.

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• Curfew Start: 23:00
• Curfew End: 06:00
• Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
• Remarks: Night flight restrictions 23:00-07:00 with dispensation quota. Only Chapter 3 High or Chapter 4 aircraft during shoulder periods. Single runway operation.

EGKB

• ICAO: EGKB
• Name: Biggin Hill
• Distance (NM): 13.8
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Customs and immigration by prior arrangement. GAR required min 12h before arrival from outside UK/CTA.

EGKA

• ICAO: EGKA
• Name: Shoreham
• Distance (NM): 19.2
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGLL

• ICAO: EGLL
• Name: Heathrow
• Distance (NM): 21.9
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site 24h. GAR must be submitted to Special Branch min 12h prior for non-scheduled flights. APIS/ePassport gates available.

EGLC

• ICAO: EGLC
• Name: London City
• Distance (NM): 23.3
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGMC

• ICAO: EGMC
• Name: Southend
• Distance (NM): 41.8
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

• Overflight Permit: No
• Landing Permit: Conditional
• Overflight Lead Time: N/A
• Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants

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