London Gatwick Airport (LGW): Codes, Runways & Location
London Gatwick Airport (IATA: LGW · ICAO: EGKK) is a large airport serving London, United Kingdom. It lies at 51.1487° N, 0.1857° W, 202 ft (62 m) above sea level.
Overview of London Gatwick Airport
London Gatwick Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of London in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code LGW and the ICAO code EGKK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
London Gatwick Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3317 m (10883 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 202 ft (62 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) about 25 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,317 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about London Gatwick Airport
Where is London Gatwick Airport located?
London Gatwick Airport is located in London, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.1487° N, 0.1857° W.
What is the airport code for London Gatwick Airport?
London Gatwick Airport has an IATA code of LGW and an ICAO code of EGKK.
How long is the runway at London Gatwick Airport?
London Gatwick Airport's longest runway is about 3317 m (10883 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does London Gatwick Airport have?
London Gatwick Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is London Gatwick Airport a major airport?
London Gatwick Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for London Gatwick Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →