Airport code
GIB — Gibraltar Airport
GIB is the IATA code for Gibraltar Airport, an airport serving Gibraltar, Gibraltar. Its ICAO code is LXGB, and it operates in the Europe/Gibraltar time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 36.1512, -5.3497 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m).
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About Gibraltar Airport
Gibraltar International Airport, officially Joshua Hassan Gibraltar International Airport, and previously known as North Front Airport, is the civilian airport that serves the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. The runway and aerodrome is owned by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF) as RAF Gibraltar. Civilian operators use the civilian-operated terminal. National Air Traffic Services (NATS) hold the contract for provision of air navigation services at the airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | GIB |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | LXGB |
| Airport name | Gibraltar Airport |
| City | Gibraltar |
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Time zone | Europe/Gibraltar (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 36.1512 |
| Longitude | -5.3497 |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,000 ft (1,829 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Gibraltar Airport?
The IATA code for Gibraltar Airport is GIB.
What is the ICAO code for Gibraltar Airport?
The ICAO code for Gibraltar Airport is LXGB.
Where is GIB airport located?
Gibraltar Airport (GIB) is located in Gibraltar, Gibraltar.
What time zone is GIB in?
Gibraltar Airport operates in the Europe/Gibraltar time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to GIB?
The nearest airport to Gibraltar Airport (GIB) is Saniat R'mel Airport (TTU) in Tétouan, about 62 km away.