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Airports / Gibraltar / GIB
Large airport · GIB
Gibraltar Airport.
Gibraltar, Gibraltar · 12 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
2,309 ratings
0
Operators based
12
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Gibraltar, GibraltarELEV 12 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
2,309
Google reviews
ratings on Google
12
Field elevation
feet above sea level
33
Nearest alternate
nm to TTU
Field standing
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sania Ramel Airport (TTU), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Gibraltar Airport, listed as LXGB / GIB, is a large commercial airport in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. The field lies at an elevation of 12 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
GIB has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Sania Ramel Airport (TTU, 33 nm), Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG, 38 nm), and Jerez Airport (XRY, 49 nm). GIB offers a single 6,000-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of GIB vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from GIB, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It provides all necessary facilities and conveniences within its compact design.”
Loves travel5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Friendly..clean airport..”
K L5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LXGB
IATA
GIB
FAA / Local
LXGB
Elevation
12 ft
Coordinates
36.1517° N · 5.3498° 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
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,000 ft
- 09/276,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,000 ft
GIB's 6,000 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 33nmTTUSania Ramel AirportTétouan
- 38nmTNGTangier Ibn Battuta AirportTangier
- 49nmXRYJerez AirportJerez de la Frontera
- 52nmAGPMálaga-Costa del Sol AirportMálaga
- 57nmROZRota Naval Station AirportRota
- 63nmOZPMoron Air BaseMorón
Location
Open the full mapLXGB · Gibraltar Airport · Gibraltar, Gibraltar
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GIB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,009 nm | 7h 24m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,157 nm | 7h 45m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,343 nm | 8h 10m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,711 nm | 9h 2m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,780 nm | 9h 11m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,813 nm | 9h 16m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,815 nm | 9h 16m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,347 nm | 10h 31m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GIB?
- Gibraltar Airport's longest paved runway is 6,000 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 GIB?
- Gibraltar Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GIB?
- The closest alternate is Sania Ramel Airport (TTU), about 33 nm away, followed by Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG) at 38 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GIB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 24m (3,009 nm), New York about 7h 45m (3,157 nm), Washington DC about 8h 10m (3,343 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.