London Gatwick Airport

Continent: Europe

Country: United Kingdom

Region: England

London Gatwick Airport
Location	London, England
IATA code	LGW
ICAO code	EGKK
Airport type	Commercial
Website	http://www.gatwickairport.com
Overview map	Google Maps
Communications
Tower	124.225
Ground	121.800
Clearance	121.950
Approach	126.825
ATIS

Official Spotting Locations

Roof Terrace

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Other Spotting Locations

08R Crash Gate

Probably the most popular spot at Gatwick, it's excellent for shooting aicraft taxing and holding for departure from 08 (and as a result is only available 30% of the time). The spot provides several different angles depending on where along the crash gate you shoot from. If a ladder is used please take it down after you have taken your shot.

• Airliners.net sample photo: medium large
• Airliners.net sample photo: medium large
• Airliners.net sample photo: medium large

26L - Inner Perimeter Road

The best place to be probably when 26L is in use, which is about 70% of the time. Provides good landing views and picture opportunities. Very limited shots of ground activity although it is possible through a fence.

Locations to Avoid

South Terminal Short stay Car Park

You're very likely to be moved on by security from here.

Regular Traffic

Usual for British Airports - i.e. British Airways 737s & 777s, easyJet 319s, Flybe Dash8 & BAe146 etc.. During the summer months (May-October) there is a large charter airline presence at the airport, including First Choice Airways, My Travel and Thomsonfly.

Other carriers include Ghana International Airlines, Zoom, Malev, Belavia and Ethiopian Airlines

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Facilities and Transportation

Busy railway station situated at South Terminal providing services from/to London and the South Coast, plus east/west services from Horsham and Tonbridge

Transit train between the North & South Terminals. Each terminal has short stay parking (albeit quite expensive).