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London Gatwick Airport

As London's second busiest airport, Gatwick caters to a mix of full-service and low-cost carriers. The airport suffered greatly during the COVID-19 crisis as many airlines consolidated flights to London Heathrow. (Featured Image: Gatwick Airport)

GATWICK Airport
IATA/ICAO Code:
LGW/EGKK
Country:
United Kingdom
CEO:
Stewart Wingate
Passenger Count :
6,260,000 (2021)
Runways :
08L/26R - 2,565m (8,415ft) | 08R/26L - 3,316m (10,879ft)
Terminals:
North Terminal | South Terminal
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latest London Gatwick Airport Articles

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Incredible: A Deep Dive Into Emirates' A380 Operations To London

With nine daily A380 services between Dubai and London, Emirates provides incredible capacity on this busy route.

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Ethiopian Airlines To Launch London Gatwick Flights In November

The carrier already flies to London Heathrow and Manchester.

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Delta Air Lines To Cut Service From New York To London Gatwick

The cut will take place just six months after the airline relaunched the route.

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Fresh Strikes At Gatwick Threaten Holiday Plans Of 45,000 Passengers

Hundreds of airport workers will go on two four-day strikes later this month to disrupt airport operations, hoping to receive better pay.

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Ethiopian Airlines Adds Airbus A350 Flights To London Gatwick Airport

Gatwick returns after 17 years and will be the carrier's third UK destination.

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Which Of London Gatwick Airport's Terminals Opened First?

Gatwick's South Terminal came first, but there was one before that as well.

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British Airways To Ramp Up Short-Haul Service From Gatwick

The airline’s BA Euroflyer aims to increase its presence at LGW airport.

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Weekend Strikes Called Off At London Gatwick Airport After Workers Vote For Pay Rise

The move will help to reduce disruption for thousands of passengers traveling through the Gatwick Airport this summer.

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Volotea To Launch Twice-Weekly London-Strasbourg Flights In November

The route will be the Spanish carrier's first in the UK, linking it to one of the European Union capitals for the first time in five years.

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Will Gatwick Airport Ever Get A Second Runway?

The airport recently laid out its plans but will face strong opposition.

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Top 5: The UK's Busiest Airports By Passenger Numbers

London airports dominate the list.

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London Gatwick Travellers Face 8 Days Of Misery As 1000s Of Staff Strike

With over 4,000 flights scheduled during the period, disruptions and cancellations are unavoidable.

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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 178: Aircraft Incidents, Icelandair's A321XLR Order

Join Jo and Tom for the latest from the world of aviation.

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Flights Stopped At London Gatwick Airport After Emirates Airbus A380 Stops On Runway

The stopped aircraft caused five diversions and dozens of delayed flights.

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Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 Circles For Hours Before Returning To London

What should have been a Transatlantic flight turns into a short flight over the North Sea.

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London Gatwick Airport Wants To Use Its Second Runway On A Regular Basis

With passenger demand on the rise, Gatwick Airport has plans to bring the Northern Runway into routine use.

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London Gatwick Airport Submits Plans For A Second Runway

The airport's expansion will face considerable opposition from politicians and campaigners.

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