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Gibraltar Airport (LXGB/GIB) — Gibraltar, Gibraltar

Gibraltar Airport (LXGB/GIB) serves Gibraltar, Gibraltar. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 12 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 2/2
Additional Info 9/10
Observed Activity · Jul 23
4 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 08:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-23
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LXGB
  • Name: Gibraltar Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 36.151199
  • Longitude: -5.34966
  • Elevation: 12 ft
  • Country: Gibraltar
  • Municipality: Gibraltar
  • IATA Code: GIB
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: LECM
  • Timezone: Europe/Gibraltar
  • Distance from City: 1.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 6001 X 151
  • Surface: Grooved Asphalt
  • PCN: 65
  • Lighting: Edge lights (intensity control), REIL, PAPI, Simple approach lighting
  • NAVAIDs: TACAN, VDF
  • Approach Types: SRA
  • Remarks: Displaced thresholds: RWY 09 302ft, RWY 27 368ft. THR elevations: RWY 09 10ft, RWY 27 11ft. Traffic pattern alt 1015ft MSL. LDA 5016ft. No ILS — radar-guided approaches with visual confirmation required within 3 NM. Heavy bird activity year-round. Wind turbulence from The Rock. Winston Churchill Avenue crosses runway (road barriers activated at 8 NM). ICAO Cat 7 RFFS (Cat 8 on request). Kingsway tunnel (350m) under runway opened 2023.

Frequencies

  • Tower: 131.200 MHz
  • Ground: 122.800 MHz
  • Operations: 130.400 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 122.800 MHz
  • ATIS: 0.500 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 08:00 – 21:00
Tuesday 08:00 – 21:00
Wednesday 08:00 – 21:00
Thursday 08:00 – 21:00
Friday 08:00 – 21:00
Saturday 08:00 – 21:00
Sunday 08:00 – 21:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: Yes
  • Remarks: Summer (UTC) Sun-Fri: 08:00-21:00, Sat: 08:00-15:30. Winter (UTC) Sun-Fri: 09:00-22:00, Sat: 09:00-16:30. Closed 25 December only. Out-of-hours operations available on request with 4h PPR. ATC provided by NATS. Open/close shown are summer Sun-Fri (most common schedule).

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: +350 20012345
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +350 54527000
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.gibraltarairport.gi
  • Remarks: Airport ops: +350 20012345 / [email protected]. Gibair Handling (sole GA handler): +350 54527000 / [email protected] / SITA: GIBKOXH. Fuel: CepsaGib (into-plane). Address: British Lines Road, Gibraltar GX11 1AA.

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: +350 54527000 / [email protected]
  • Remarks: ALL flights require 4 hours PPR via Gibair Handling. No slot coordination required. Landing permit may be required depending on operation type (non-scheduled commercial flights need Third Country approval from Gibraltar Civil Aviation).

Customs

  • Open: 06:00
  • Close: 13:00
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Yes
  • Remarks: Summer (UTC): 06:00-13:00. Winter (UTC): 07:00-14:00. HM Customs on-call outside hours at +350 54015284, no extra charge. Red/Green channel. Customs: +350 20078879.

Fees

  • Landing Fee: 74.00 EUR per aircraft under 2t (includes 24h parking)
  • Parking Fee: N/A
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: GBP
  • Remarks: Gibair Handling is sole mandatory handler. Landing + 24h parking <2t: ~74 EUR. Alternative: ~40 EUR landing + one night parking. Handling: ~96 EUR. Larger GA ~180 GBP reported. Mixed EUR/GBP pricing in use. Contact Gibair for current schedule.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-03
  • Remarks: Jet A-1 available via CepsaGib joint venture (into-plane refuelling). Payment: Avcard accepted. No AVGAS available. Fuel supply availability subject to change — confirm before arrival.
  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-03
  • Remarks: Jet A-1 available via CepsaGib joint venture (into-plane refuelling). Payment: Avcard accepted. No AVGAS available. Fuel supply availability subject to change — confirm before arrival.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: Yes
  • Remarks: Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory (not EU). All passengers clear immigration. GAR required for non-scheduled flights. UK/EU/EEA nationals and many others visa-free. Gibraltar Borders & Coastguard Agency operates immigration.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 21:00
  • Curfew End: 06:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Curfew 2300-0800 local time (Boeing/ICAO). Summer UTC: 21:00-06:00, Winter UTC: 22:00-07:00. No noise chapter restrictions (Ch2/Ch3 all unrestricted). No noise abatement procedures, no noise surcharge, no noise monitoring. SRA only (no ILS). Diversions to Malaga (LEMG). Very limited parking — confirm overnight availability. Joint civil/military (RAF). Runway owned by UK MoD. Max demonstrated: A320/A319/ATR-72. No flight plans from/to Spain accepted via Gibraltar.

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Active NOTAMs

F0310/26 critical
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD
2026-07-24 18:00:00 2026-07-25 07:45:00
F0297/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
CAUTION ADDITIONAL LIGHTING FROM SPANISH CULTURAL EVENT (FAIR) NORTH OF THE AERODROME.
2026-07-17 12:00:00 2026-07-27 12:00:00
F0232/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
UKRAINE CRISIS: AIRSPACE RESTRICTION ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR -NO AIRCRAFT OWNED, CHARTERED OR OPERATED BY A PERSON CONNECTED WITH RUSSIA SHALL LAND AT GIBRALTAR AD. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY ACFT FLYING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PERMISSIONS OF THE MINISTER FOR CIVIL AVIATION. …
2026-05-28 00:00:00 2026-08-27 23:59:00

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of LXGB?
Gibraltar Airport operates from 08:00 to 21:00 (on request).
What is the tower frequency at LXGB?
The tower frequency at Gibraltar Airport is 131.200 MHz.
What fuel is available at LXGB?
Gibraltar Airport offers JET A-1, JET A-1.
Is customs available at LXGB?
Yes, customs at Gibraltar Airport is available from 06:00 to 13:00.
Does LXGB require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Gibraltar Airport.
Where is LXGB located?
Gibraltar Airport (LXGB) is located in Gibraltar, Gibraltar.
What is the IATA code for LXGB?
The IATA code for Gibraltar Airport is GIB.
How long is the runway at LXGB?
The main runway at Gibraltar Airport (09/27) measures 6001 X 151.
Is LXGB a port of entry?
Yes, Gibraltar Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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