London Gatwick Airport is a large airport serving London, United Kingdom. Its IATA code is LGW and its ICAO code is EGKK. The airport lies at an elevation of 202 ft (62 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 08R/26L, 10,883 ft (3,317 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/London time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LGW
- ICAO code
- EGKK
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 202 ft (62 m)
- Coordinates
- 51.1487, -0.1857
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 8,402 ft · 2,561 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 10,883 ft · 3,317 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to London Gatwick Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LHR London Heathrow Airport | London, United Kingdom | 41 km · 25 mi |
| LCY London City Airport | London, United Kingdom | 43 km · 27 mi |
| SEN London Southend Airport | Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom | 77 km · 48 mi |
| LTN London Luton Airport | Luton, Luton, United Kingdom | 82 km · 51 mi |
| SOU Southampton Airport | Southampton, United Kingdom | 85 km · 53 mi |
| STN London Stansted Airport | London, Essex, United Kingdom | 87 km · 54 mi |
| BOH Bournemouth Airport | Bournemouth, United Kingdom | 123 km · 76 mi |
| BRS Bristol Airport | Bristol, United Kingdom | 178 km · 111 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LGW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 41 | 25 | 22 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 308 | 191 | 166 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 629 | 391 | 340 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,460 | 1,528 | 1,328 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,474 | 3,401 | 2,955 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,569 | 3,460 | 3,007 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,719 | 4,175 | 3,628 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,790 | 4,219 | 3,667 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,166 | 5,074 | 4,409 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,798 | 5,467 | 4,750 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,934 | 5,551 | 4,824 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,035 | 5,614 | 4,878 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,446 | 5,869 | 5,100 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,612 | 5,973 | 5,190 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,872 | 6,756 | 5,870 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 17,021 | 10,577 | 9,191 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 126.825 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 136.525 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.955 |
| Dir | Director | 118.950 |
| GND | GND | 121.805 |
| TWR | TWR | 124.230 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of London Gatwick Airport?
The IATA code of London Gatwick Airport is LGW and its ICAO code is EGKK.
Where is London Gatwick Airport located?
London Gatwick Airport is in London, England, United Kingdom, at 51.1487, -0.1857.
What time zone is London Gatwick Airport in?
London Gatwick Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/London. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at London Gatwick Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08R/26L, 10,883 ft (3,317 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to London Gatwick Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 41 km (25 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.