Airport code
LGW — London Gatwick Airport
LGW is the IATA code for London Gatwick Airport, an airport serving London, United Kingdom. Its ICAO code is EGKK, and it operates in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 51.1481, -0.1903 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 202 ft (62 m).
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About London Gatwick Airport
London Gatwick Airport is one of several international airports serving Greater London and southern England. It is located in Crawley, in West Sussex, England. In 2024, Gatwick was the second-busiest airport by total passenger traffic in the UK, after Heathrow, and was the tenth-busiest in Europe by total passenger traffic. It covers a total area of 674 hectares.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LGW |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | EGKK |
| Airport name | London Gatwick Airport |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Time zone | Europe/London (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 51.1481 |
| Longitude | -0.1903 |
| Elevation | 202 ft (62 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 10,883 ft (3,317 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for London Gatwick Airport?
The IATA code for London Gatwick Airport is LGW.
What is the ICAO code for London Gatwick Airport?
The ICAO code for London Gatwick Airport is EGKK.
Where is LGW airport located?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is located in London, United Kingdom.
What time zone is LGW in?
London Gatwick Airport operates in the Europe/London time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to LGW?
The nearest airport to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, about 41 km away.
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