Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · United Kingdom

EGKKLGW

London Gatwick Airport

London, United Kingdom

ICAO

EGKK

IATA

LGW

Category

International Hub

Elevation

202 ft

Country

United Kingdom

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at EGKK

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at London Gatwick Airport (EGKK / LGW) in London, United Kingdom, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

EGKK is listed in our network as an international hub with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – United Kingdom

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United Kingdom.

Applicable permit lead times for United Kingdom are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United Kingdom are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at EGKK

Direct FBO and handler coordination at EGKK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

London Gatwick Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 10; airport category B as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at EGKK

Fuel on record at London Gatwick Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to EGKK

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for EGKK: 51° 8′ 56″ N 0° 11′ 10″ W; elevation 202 ft; local time UTC+0.

Crew & Passenger Services in London

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into London.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at EGKK.

Cargo Operations at EGKK

Support for freighter operations into EGKK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

London Gatwick Airport

Latitude
51° 8′ 56″ N
Longitude
0° 11′ 10″ W
ICAO code
EGKK
IATA code
LGW
Municipality
London
Timezone
UTC+0
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 10
Airport Category
B
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To LGW?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for EGKK.

Submit flight inquiry for EGKK

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – EGKK

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for London Gatwick Airport?

The ICAO code is EGKK and the IATA code is LGW.

Is Jet A1 available at EGKK?

Yes. Fuel on record at London Gatwick Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at EGKK?

London Gatwick Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 10.

What time zone does EGKK operate in?

London Gatwick Airport operates on UTC+0.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for EGKK?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for EGKK.