London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport primarily serves the areas of Greater London and Southern England. It is located approximately 30 miles south of central London, near Crawley, covering more than 1600 acres. As of 2024, this airport has been the second largest in terms of passenger capacity and the tenth busiest in Europe. British Airways uses it as its secondary base in London, while for EasyJet, it’s the largest operating base. In 2018, LGW served 46.1 million passengers, gaining an increase of 1.1% from the previous year.
LGW Airport works on two terminals, known as North and South terminals, containing 65 gates altogether. The South terminal has 32 gates with 7 remote gates and Jetbridges. However, the North terminal contains 31 gates and multiple bridges, with 3 that can support Airbus A380. Both have shopping complexes, dining areas, and other areas also accessible to people with physical disabilities. Eligible and business passengers can also access the lounges within the premises. Along with these, the automated people mover is also present on the landside, but not available after completing the security check.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
London Gatwick Airport is located approximately 30 miles (48 km) south of central London, near Crawley.
Gatwick Airport has two terminals: the North Terminal and the South Terminal, with a total of around 65 gates serving domestic and international flights.
British Airways uses Gatwick as its secondary base, while easyJet operates its largest base at the airport.
Yes, Gatwick Airport provides a free automated people mover that connects the North and South terminals on the landside (before security).
Both terminals offer several facilities, including shopping outlets, restaurants, lounges for eligible passengers, and accessibility services for people with reduced mobility.