YOUR GUIDE TO LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT
ICAO: EGKK | IATA: LGW | Location: Horley, West Sussex, England đ
Itâs time to shine some light on the one and only Gatwick Airport! Gatwick is a major international airport located just 29.5 miles south of London. A lot of people like to look at Gatwick as the âlow cost budget airportâ which for the most part is true. Similar to that of Stansted or Luton for example. However, airlines offer a great deal of routes to choose from to Europe and beyond! Although it might look dated in comparison to other major airports, it isnât actually too bad!
Iâve been fortunate enough to experience what itâs like to work at Gatwick on the ramp and see corners of the airport I never knew existed and let me tell you, working airside as an avgeek is nothing but pure fun. So, for that reason, I would like to unveil what Gatwick has to offer and hopefully convince you to fly there in Infinite Flight!
Aerodrome chart
Runways
| Runway Ident | True Heading | Surface Type | Length | Width | ILS Available | Known as the⌠|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26L | 258° | Grooved Asphalt | 10,948ft | 151ft | Yes | Main Runway |
| 26R | 258° | Grooved Asphalt | 8,415ft | 148ft | No | Northern Runway |
| 08R | 078° | Grooved Asphalt | 10,948ft | 151ft | Yes | Main Runway |
| 08L | 078° | Grooved Asphalt | 8,415ft | 148ft | No | Northern Runway |
26L/08R - Main Runway: This runway is used used for all arrivals and departures. However, it can be shut through the early hours of the morning for resurfacing.
26R/08L - Northern Runway: This runway is mostly used as a taxiway. However, when 26L/08R is closed it may be used! We simulate the runway closure in Infinite Flight with a TFR.
Terminals
London Gatwick has two main terminals. These being theâŚ
North Terminal
Hereâs the North Terminal. This has to be my personal favourite due to the skybridge that connects the main terminal to Pier 6! The north terminal is divided into piers. These being Piers 4, 5 & 6.
South Terminal
This is the South Terminal. This terminal consists of another three piers. These being Piers 1, 2 & 3.
Airlines
Below is a list of airlines that operate at London Gatwick along with their respective terminals! If youâre trying to be ultra-realistic you can refer to the following table:
View table...
| Airline | Terminal |
|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | South Terminal |
| Aegean | South Terminal |
| Air Arabia Maroc | South Terminal |
| Air Baltic | South Terminal |
| Air Europa | South Terminal |
| Air Malta | South Terminal |
| Air Transat | North Terminal |
| Aurigny | South Terminal |
| Bamboo Airways | South Terminal |
| BH Air | South Terminal |
| British Airways | South Terminal |
| Corendon Airlines | South Terminal |
| Croatia Airlines | South Terminal |
| easyJet | Both Terminals |
| Eastern Airways | South Terminal |
| Emirates | North Terminal |
| Enter Air | South Terminal |
| Freebird | North Terminal |
| Iberia Express | South Terminal |
| Iceland Air | North Terminal |
| Jet2 | South Terminal |
| JetBlue | North Terminal |
| Norwegian | South Terminal |
| Nouvelair | South Terminal |
| Norse | South Terminal |
| Qatar Airways | North Terminal |
| Royal Air Maroc | North Terminal |
| Rwandair | North Terminal |
| Ryanair | South Terminal |
| SmartWings | South Terminal |
| SunExpress | South Terminal |
| TAP Portugal | South Terminal |
| Titan Airways | South Terminal |
| TUI | Both Terminals |
| Turkish Airlines | South Terminal |
| Vueling | South Terminal |
| WestJet | North Terminal |
| Wizz Air | South Terminal |
Skybridge
Beforeeeeee you go crazy, note that there is one aircraft thatâs not permitted to taxi beneath the skybridge. Any guesses? Thatâs right, the A380. That doesnât mean the queen of the skies canât fit thoughâŚ
The purpose of the skybridge is to connect the main terminal to pier 6. This is undoubtedly one of the best areas in the entire airport for both passengers and avgeeks. Passengers can enjoy the peacefulness whilst avgeeks can enjoy the views! If you ever find yourself travelling from the North Terminal and the departure board says that your gate is between 101 to 113, youâll be crossing the bridge!
Frequencies
Frequencies within Infinite Flight at Gatwick and surrounding areas:
| Name | Frequency |
|---|---|
| EGKK ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service) | 136.52 |
| EGKK Ground | 121.80 |
| EGKK Tower | 124.22 |
| EGKK Tower | 134.22 |
| EGKK Approach | 118.95 |
| EGKK Approach | 126.82 |
| EGKK Approach | 129.02 |
| London Center | 127.00 |
| London Center | 128.00 |
| London Center | 129.00 |
Departure & Arrival Procedures
Remote Stands
Here are all of the remote stands at Gatwick. There are quire a few and they all mostly serve the same purpose. However, some remote stands in particular are commonly used for aircraft storage, aircraft cleaning and private jets. These being stands 230 to 235!
Thatâs it! Hopefully youâve found this useful
