London Gatwick
A practical guide to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): live aircraft activity, local weather, airport transport, parking and official notices.
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London Gatwick local weather
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London Gatwick Airport information
Official passenger guidance, terminal details and service updates.
Airport details
Key information for planning a journey through London Gatwick Airport.
- IATA code
- LGW
- ICAO code
- EGKK
- Location
- Near Crawley, West Sussex; about 28 miles (45 km) south of central London
- Terminals
- North Terminal and South Terminal, linked by a free shuttle
- Elevation
- 203 ft (62 m)
- Coordinates
- 51.1537, −0.1821
- Main runway
- 08R/26L · 3,316 × 45 m
- Standby runway
- 08L/26R · about 2,565 × 45 m; used when the main runway is unavailable
Airport information: London Gatwick Airport ↗ · Airlines and terminals ↗ · Airport masterplan and runway details ↗
London Gatwick Airport at a glance
Key airport facts and the latest published annual figures.
Airport facts and sources
- Official opening
- 9 June 1958 (Gatwick’s first scheduled services began in 1936)
- Terminals
- North and South, connected by a free shuttle
- Runways
- Main 08R/26L; standby 08L/26R. The runways cannot be used simultaneously.
- Location
- Crawley, West Sussex, around 45 km south of central London
Official Gatwick facts and 2025 figures ↗ · Airport history ↗
Direct routes from London Gatwick
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London Gatwick Airport weather
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Met Office local forecast
Airport-area forecast for London Gatwick Airport, West Sussex.
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Getting to and from the airport
Gatwick sits south of London; check live services, fares and journey times before travelling.
Train to London and beyond
The station is at the South Terminal. Gatwick Express runs to London Victoria; Southern and Thameslink connect to London, the South East and the south coast. The North Terminal is linked by free shuttle.
Train services and journey planning ↗Bus and coach
Local buses serve Crawley, Horley and nearby towns; coach operators connect Gatwick with London, Brighton, Oxford and other UK cities.
Bus and coach services ↗Driving and drop-off
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All transport options ↗Taxi and car hire
Official taxis serve both terminals. Car hire desks and pick-up arrangements are available at the airport.
Taxi information ↗Airport parking
Compare official parking options and confirm current prices, terminal access and booking terms.
Short stay and drop-off
Use the airport’s terminal-specific guidance for short stays, pick-up and drop-off.
Parking and drop-off options ↗Pre-book airport parking
Compare long-stay, short-stay, premium and valet options for the North and South Terminals.
Official Gatwick parking ↗Airport news and notices
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Latest Gatwick news
Read airport announcements, passenger updates and service notices.
Read Gatwick Airport news ↗Confirm your flight
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Official flights and flight status ↗Airport details and operating information can change. This guide links to the airport operator for the latest advice. Weather is a forecast for the local municipality, not a guarantee of conditions at the terminal.