London Gatwick Airport
Overview
London Gatwick Airport is a large airport serving the London region, at a field elevation of 202 ft (62 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 06:00Z
- Sunset 17:40Z
- 11h 40m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
METAR EGKK 010350Z 25001KT 9999 1800W BCFG NSC 14/13 Q1017
TAF EGKK 302257Z 0100/0206 20004KT 9999 FEW020 SCT040 PROB30 TEMPO 0100/0107 7000 SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 0100/0108 3000 BR MIFG BECMG 0106/0109 26010KT TEMPO 0202/0206 7000 PROB30 0203/0206 3000 BR MIFG
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 08R is workable — brief the items flagged below.
- Crosswind — 0 kt from the none
- Tailwind — 1 kt tailwind on 08R — check takeoff tailwind limits
- Runway — 10,883 ft available × 148 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 6 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — PROB30 · TEMPO 0100/0107 7000 SHRA
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
no reported ceiling and 6 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 08R.
- TEMPOTemporarily 00:00Z–08:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 08R below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Visibility 1.86 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather BR
TEMPO 0100/0108 3000 BR MIFG - PROB3030% chance 03:00Z–06:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 08R below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Visibility 1.86 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather BR
PROB30 0203/0206 3000 BR MIFG - TEMPOTemporarily 00:00Z–07:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 08R.
- Visibility 4.35 sm vs 3 sm minimum
- Weather SHRA
TEMPO 0100/0107 7000 SHRA
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Redhill Aerodrome (EGKR)4 nm NNE · Redhill, Surrey · 222 ft elevNo METAR
- Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip (GB-1148)8 nm ENE · 206 ft elevNo METAR
- OaklandS Farm Airstrip (GB-0785)9 nm SW · Horsham, West SussexNo METAR
- Chipstead Private Airstrip (GB-1004)9 nm N · Coulsdon, Greater LondonNo METAR
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Executive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08R/26L | 10,883 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 08L/26R | 8,402 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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