London Gatwick Airport

EGKK / LGW

London, GB

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:20Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
4kt
140°
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Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGKK 141020Z 14004KT 110V190 CAVOK 15/12 Q1012

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF COR EGKK 140618Z 1406/1512 VRB02KT CAVOK TEMPO 1406/1408 8000 PROB30 1406/1407 0300 FG VV/// BECMG 1407/1410 16010KT BECMG 1413/1415 BKN010 TEMPO 1414/1420 6000 RA BKN007 BECMG 1415/1418 21018G28KT PROB40 TEMPO 1415/1420 3000 RADZ +RA BKN004 PROB30 TEMPO 1417/1420 24020G35KT BECMG 1419/1421 SCT020 PROB30 TEMPO 1420/1424 7000 SHRA BKN014 BECMG 1507/1510 24020G30KT TEMPO 1508/1512 25024G40KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2kt
Visibility: >10km
13:00Z BECMG
+3h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,000ft
14:00Z TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 700ft
Rain
15:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 210° 18kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GKK
08L ✈️
26R
08R ✈️
26L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08L/26R
Active: 08L
 8,402 ft 148 ft ASP 78°
↑ 1.9kt • ↔ 3.5kt
62° angle
✈️ 08R/26L
Active: 08R
 10,883 ft 148 ft ASP 78°
↑ 1.9kt • ↔ 3.5kt
62° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

London Gatwick Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGKK
IATA Code: LGW
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 202 ft MSL

Location

City: London
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.148771°
Longitude: -0.192089°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08L/26R
Length: 8,402 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08R/26L
Length: 10,883 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (EGKK/LGW) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in London, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 202 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (08L/26R, 08R/26L) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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