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Terminal & facilities
“Clean, easy to maneuver, quick immigration clearance, quick baggage claim, easy exit, clear signage, connected with train, taxi, uber & busses.”
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Airports / United Kingdom / LGW
Large airport · LGW
London Gatwick Airport.
London, United Kingdom · 202 ft elevation. 15 charter operators based here.
3.9/5
Google rating
34,728 ratings
15
Operators based
202
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
London, United KingdomELEV 202 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
34,728
Google reviews
ratings on Google
15
Based operators
charter operators on the field
202
Field elevation
feet above sea level
14
Nearest alternate
nm to BQH
Field standing
15 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 98% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
London Gatwick Airport (EGKK / LGW) is a large commercial airport serving London, United Kingdom. The airport sits 202 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Aeronexus, Ascend Airways, and Atlas Helicopters Limited are based here, 15 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH, 14 nm), Brighton City Airport (ESH, 19 nm), and London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 22 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 10,883-foot paved runway, LGW can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LGW depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under LON and Crawley. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from London.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Shuttle service available to nearby airport hotels.”
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3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Clean, easy to maneuver, quick immigration clearance, quick baggage claim, easy exit, clear signage, connected with train, taxi, uber & busses.”
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Field capability
ICAO
EGKK
IATA
LGW
FAA / Local
EGKK
Elevation
202 ft
Coordinates
51.1487° N · 0.1857° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs United Kingdom fields
state range 5–1,066 ft
At 202 ft, LGW sits higher than 61% of the 88 United Kingdom fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,883 ft
- 08R/26L10,883 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08L/26R8,402 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,883 ft
LGW's 10,883 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators15
- Titan Airways LtdLondon · Part 1354.5(11)13 aircraft · EGKK
- Ascend AirwaysLondon · Part 1357 aircraft · EGKK
- VoluxisLondon · Part 1357 aircraft · EGKK
- IAS Medical LimitedLondon · Part 1353.0(2)3 aircraft · EGKK
- AeronexusLondon · Part 1353.0(2)1 aircraft · EGKK
- Excel Helicopter CharterLondon · Part 1354.8(18)EGKK
- TRA Harbour AviationLondon · Part 1355.0(3)EGKK
- Magma AviationLondon · Part 1354.5(2)EGKK
- PremiAir AviationLondon · Part 1354.0(2)EGKK
- Atlas Helicopters LimitedLondon · Part 1355.0(1)EGKK
- Dunhill AviationLondon · Part 1355.0(1)EGKK
- InterflightLondon · Part 1355.0(1)EGKK
- FlyEliteJetsLondon · Part 135EGKK
- Monty JetsLondon · Part 135EGKK
- Novans JetsLondon · Part 135EGKK
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 14nmBQHLondon Biggin Hill AirportLondon
- 19nmESHBrighton City AirportBrighton, East Sussex
- 22nmLHRLondon Heathrow AirportLondon
- 23nmLCYLondon City AirportLondon
- 23nmFABFarnborough AirportFarnborough, Hampshire
- 26nmNHTRAF NortholtNortholt, Greater London
Location
Open the full mapEGKK · London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LGW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,851 nm | 7h 2m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,009 nm | 7h 24m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,203 nm | 7h 51m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,444 nm | 8h 25m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,642 nm | 8h 52m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,806 nm | 9h 15m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,852 nm | 9h 21m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,909 nm | 9h 29m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LGW?
- London Gatwick Airport's longest paved runway is 10,883 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LGW?
- London Gatwick Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,883 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at LGW?
- Yes. 15 charter operators list London Gatwick Airport as a home base, including Aeronexus, Ascend Airways, Atlas Helicopters Limited. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to LGW?
- The closest alternate is London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), about 14 nm away, followed by Brighton City Airport (ESH) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LGW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 2m (2,851 nm), New York about 7h 24m (3,009 nm), Washington DC about 7h 51m (3,203 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.