LGW Airport Code, London Gatwick Airport
LGW is the IATA code for London Gatwick Airport, the main international gateway for London, United Kingdom. Airlines and booking systems use LGW, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code EGKK. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 51.15° N, 0.19° W.
What is the London airport code?
The airport code for London Gatwick Airport is LGW. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code EGKK, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It ranks among the busiest airports in the world by scheduled connections, sitting at number 21 in our dataset. Its ICAO code EGKK begins with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe.
Where is LGW?
London Gatwick Airport serves London, United Kingdom. It is close to sea level at 202 ft (62 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at LGW
It has 2 runways. The longest is 10,883 ft (3.32 km), designated 08R/26L.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for London?
The IATA airport code for London Gatwick Airport in London is LGW. Its ICAO code is EGKK.
What is the 3-letter code for London?
The 3-letter IATA code for London Gatwick Airport in London is LGW.
What airport is LGW?
LGW is London Gatwick Airport, located in London, United Kingdom.
What country is LGW in?
LGW (London Gatwick Airport) is in United Kingdom.
Where is LGW airport located?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is in London, United Kingdom, at coordinates 51.14874, -0.18574.
What is the ICAO code for London Gatwick Airport?
The ICAO code for London Gatwick Airport is EGKK. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code LGW.
What is the difference between LGW and EGKK?
LGW is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. EGKK is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, London Gatwick Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in London and United Kingdom and the wider region:
Popular routes from LGW
Distance and typical flight time from London Gatwick Airport to other airports it connects with:
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