London Gatwick Airport

EGKK / LGW

London, GB

Last Updated
Nov 3, 15:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:20Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
10kt
220°
9 km
Visibility
1,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGKK 031520Z 22010KT 9000 -SHRA SCT012 BKN016 14/13 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 202ft
SCT 1,200ft AGL
BKN 1,600ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,402ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,802ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGKK 031056Z 0312/0418 21012KT 9999 SCT030 PROB30 TEMPO 0312/0408 8000 -RADZ BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0312/0404 22016G26KT PROB30 TEMPO 0408/0415 BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0415/0418 7000 -RA BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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: 26R
8,402 ft 148 ft ASP 78°
↑ 7.7kt ↔ 6.4kt
40° angle
✈️ 08R/26L
Active: 26L
10,883 ft 148 ft ASP 78°
↑ 7.7kt ↔ 6.4kt
40° 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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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.