London Gatwick Airport

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London Gatwick Airport

Gatwick is the UK’s second largest airport and flies a range of both short and long-haul point-to-point services. The airport is a vital piece of the UK’s national infrastructure and is also a major driver for both the regional and national economies.

Gatwick opened as an aerodrome in the late 1920s; it has been in use for commercial flights since 1933. The airport has two terminals, the North Terminal and the South Terminal, which cover areas of 98,000 m2 and 160,000 m2 respectively. It operates as a single-runway airport, using a main runway with a length of 3,316 m. A secondary runway is available but, due to its proximity to the main runway, can only be used if that is out of use. As of 2020, Gatwick is the busiest airport in the world to operate with only one runway having served 46.5 million passengers during 2019.

In 2019, a new long-term partnership was formed with VINCI Airports who purchased a 50.01% stake in the airport. This partnership saw Gatwick Airport integrate into the network of VINCI Airports, the leading private airport operator in the world, which manages the development and operation of 45 airports located in Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, France, Japan, Portugal, Serbia, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Airport News

London Gatwick first UK airport to earn ACI accessibility accreditation

London Gatwick has been awarded ACI’s Level 1 Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation.  The accreditation recognises London Gatwick’s commitment to accessibility services.  The airport recently launched detailed access guides to support passengers requiring assistance.  London Gatwick has become …

London Gatwick launches new Air India service to Bangalore as part of network expansion to India

London Gatwick has launched a new five times weekly direct service to Bengaluru (Bangalore) with Air India. Bengaluru is the airline’s fifth destination from London Gatwick, joining existing routes to Goa, Kochi, Ahmedabad, and Amritsar. …

London Gatwick supports good causes in Sussex, Surrey and Kent

Local charities and support organisations throughout Kent, Surrey and Sussex are celebrating today as the Gatwick Airport Community Trust announces the beneficiaries of its funding programme throughout the region. This year a total of £250,000 was …

Plaza Express opens at London Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal

Plaza Express is now open at London Gatwick Airport’s north terminal departure. The new opening is ideal for larger groups and families alike looking to kick-start their holiday in a fun and casual way, offering …

London Gatwick establishes a new route to China with a daily flight to Beijing

Air China's first flight from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing, China, took place at the beginning of June. This new route will offer a daily flight between the two capitals. This link strengthens the commercial ties …

New London Gatwick campaign showcases speed and connectivity to the airport

A new campaign by London Gatwick highlights the airport as an obvious choice for passengers in the region. The campaign, named Sorry for the Convenience, plays on the idea of London Gatwick apologising for being …

Gatwick easyJet refuellers secure Unite recognition

Unite now represents every aspect of easyJet Gatwick operations Unite, the UK’s leading union, has secured a recognition agreement for workers at Redline Oil Services Gatwick, which provides refuelling services for easyJet. The Central Arbitration Committee (CAC), which …

London Gatwick lends helping hand to good causes in Sussex, Surrey and Kent

Community groups in Sussex, Surrey and Kent were celebrating this week as London Gatwick announced the recipients of nearly £100,000 of funding from the first round of the London Gatwick Foundation Fund of 2024. A total …

London Gatwick joins Sussex Six campaign to support local food and drink producers

The Sussex Six Campaign encourages local shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes to showcase six or more local products Mid Sussex-based Ridgeview vineyard now has a selection of wines available in London Gatwick’s World Duty Free …

London Borough of Croydon and London Gatwick join forces to boost economic growth, skills and jobs for local residents

The London Borough of Croydon and London Gatwick have signed an Economic Growth Charter to drive future economic growth, boost skills and create new jobs for residents. London Gatwick’s economic impact extends beyond its boundaries and …

New London Gatwick taxiway to help reduce delays and cut aircraft emissions

London Gatwick, part of VINCI Airports’ network, has completed an infrastructure project to help reduce delays and go-arounds, as well as supporting the airport’s sustainability targets.   London Gatwick’s new Rapid Exit Taxiway (RET) opened last month, …

Continued recovery of traffic drives strong financial performance

The continued recovery of traffic and the careful balancing of operating costs drove London Gatwick’s strong financial performance in 2023, the airport said today when publishing its 2023 financial results. In particular, a string of new …

London Gatwick cuts its own vehicle (Scope 1) emissions by 90% after swapping diesel for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil is a sustainable and lower-carbon option to fuel diesel vehicles   All 300 diesel vehicles, 85% of London Gatwick’s fleet, will now be powered by HVO  The swap to HVO is another step …

Final chance to have your say on proposed project changes to London Gatwick’s Northern Runway plan

Members of the public, including local residents, landowners and other stakeholders, have just under one week left to respond to London Gatwick’s consultation on minor changes to its Northern Runway proposal. Members of the public, including …

London Gatwick becomes first international airport to open dedicated electric vehicle charging station - Electric Forecourt®

State-of-the-art GRIDSERVE facility has 30 of the latest electric vehicle chargers, available 24 hours a day  Located on Ring Road South at London Gatwick’s South Terminal and adjacent to the M23 – ideal for passengers, …

London Gatwick ready to welcome passengers for the Christmas getaway

London Gatwick is set to welcome passengers this Christmas with the busiest day expected to be 22 December Most popular Christmas destinations are Geneva (short-haul) and Dubai (long-haul) The airport has specially trained a large …

GWR add more services between Reading and Gatwick Airport as new December timetable kicks in

Great Western Railway is to double the number of direct trains between Reading and Gatwick Airport as part of its new December timetable. Two trains an hour will now operate to/from the airport Monday to Saturday, …

Proposed project changes to London Gatwick’s Northern Runway plan

Since submitting its Northern Runway plans to the Planning Inspectorate, London Gatwick has refined its proposal and identified three discrete changes to reduce its environmental impact even further, while also providing additional design flexibility. Before submitting …

The airpawt for everyone: London Gatwick welcomes Guide Dogs UK visit

Guide Dogs UK puppies visited London Gatwick to become more familiar with the busy airport environment   The dogs were taken around areas including security, baggage reclaim and on board an easyJet aircraft  London Gatwick has …

Local economy, global opportunity – 150 local leaders attend London Gatwick’s second Economic Summit

Summit explored opportunities to grow the region’s economy, including through improving infrastructure Government minister, airport’s CEO and new Chair led discussions London Gatwick helping showcase the region at UKREiiF - one of the country’s premier …

Bigger and better Gatwick Airport station to open on 21 November

A new look Gatwick Airport station is set to open to passengers on Tuesday 21 November, transforming the journey from train to plane and giving passengers travelling between Brighton and London easier, faster, more reliable …

London Gatwick opens brand new STEM centre to inspire local children and students to pursue airport-related careers

The STEM centre will be equipped with interactive exercises such as a water treatment lab and runway lighting rig   Specialist facility will encourage school children to study STEM subjects and explore careers in aviation  Skills …

By reaching ACA Level 4+, London Gatwick takes another step forward on road to net zero

London Gatwick has achieved Level 4+ ‘Transition’ of the Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme and becomes the 13th airport within VINCI Airports network (10 in Portugal, 2 in France) to reach the highest level of this ACI's …

London Gatwick grows food and beverage offer as airport announces newest openings

Black Sheep Coffee and Krispy Kreme will be opening stores at London Gatwick before Christmas Giraffe World Kitchen will be extending its South Terminal restaurant and serving breakfast, brunch and world plates in new-look menu …

London Gatwick could support more than 28,000 new jobs through tourism

London Gatwick could support more than 28,000 additional jobs across the UK, through a 61% increase in inbound tourism, if its Northern Runway plans are approved. The airport is proposing to bring its existing Northern Runway …

London Gatwick increases passenger choice with 50 long-haul routes

Launch of Ethiopian Airlines boosts passenger choice at London Gatwick The airline will operate three times per week to Addis Ababa from November Other upcoming new services include Accra, Miami and Mauritius Passengers at London Gatwick …

London Gatwick’s sustainable growth plans accepted for ‘examination’

Airport’s plan to bring its existing Northern Runway into routine use, alongside its Main Runway, accepted for detailed scrutiny at the next (Examination) stage of the planning process   Ahead of examination, the public, local communities …

London Gatwick’s growth plans expected to boost region’s economy by £1 billion every year and generate 14,000 new jobs

London Gatwick has submitted an application - known as a Development Consent Order (DCO) - to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS), outlining its ambition to bring the airport’s existing Northern Runway into routine use alongside its …

London Gatwick kicks-off multi-million-pound North Terminal redevelopment

Major international airport London Gatwick invests millions to transform passenger experience More than £10 million to be invested to create a more appealing space for passengers to relax, shop, and eat  Modernisation will provide passengers …

London Gatwick’s expansion plans to generate more than 600 local construction jobs

London Gatwick has estimated around 630 new jobs will be created for local construction workers, if its plans to bring its Northern Runway into routine use are given the go-ahead. These jobs would be generated across …

London Gatwick launches new link to Saudi Arabia – the region’s top trading partner

A new link to the region’s top trading partner will give South East businesses a boost, as airline Saudia yesterday launched a new service between London Gatwick and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Between April 2022 and March …

Wizz Air Launches Two New Routes From London Gatwick Airport

Two new routes will take passengers to Prague, Czechia and Hurghada, Egypt Flights to the popular holiday destinations will commence on October 31 Fares start from £21.99 to Prague and from £48.99 to Hurghada Wizz Air, …

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London Gatwick Airport
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