London Gatwick Airport

EGKK / LGW

London, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 13:20 UTC

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Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:20Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
4kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGKK 171320Z 15004KT 100V190 9999 FEW014 SCT020 10/08 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 202ft
FEW 1,400ft AGL
SCT 2,000ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,602ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,202ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGKK 171055Z 1712/1818 15006KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 1712/1716 7000 SHRA BKN009 PROB30 TEMPO 1716/1721 BKN007 TEMPO 1721/1807 5000 -DZ BR BKN005 PROB30 TEMPO 1722/1806 3000 DZ BKN003 BECMG 1804/1807 09010KT PROB30 1807/1810 7000 PROB30 TEMPO 1807/1813 BKN013
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
16:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Ceiling: 700ft
21:00Z TEMPO
+8h
IFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 500ft
Light Drizzle, Mist
22:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+9h
LIFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 300ft
Drizzle

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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°
↑ 1.4kt ↔ 3.8kt
70° angle
✈️ 08R/26L
Active: 08R
10,883 ft 148 ft ASP 78°
↑ 1.4kt ↔ 3.8kt
70° 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.