London Gatwick Airport (EGKK)
London, United Kingdom · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EGKK
IATA
LGW
City
London
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Europe
Elevation
202 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
51.1481, -0.1903
Overview
Busiest single-runway operation in the world. Major base for leisure carriers and easyJet.
Current Weather at EGKK
Pilots flying into or out of London Gatwick Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR EGKK 030850Z 21009KT 9999 FEW018 BKN026 15/12 Q1006Wind 210° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 21
Current TAF
TAF EGKK 030457Z 0306/0412 22010KT 9999 SCT040 PROB30 TEMPO 0306/0307 BKN009 TEMPO 0309/0315 6000 RA BKN012 PROB40 TEMPO 0310/0314 4000 +RA BKN008 TEMPO 0311/0320 20015G25KT PROB30 TEMPO 0312/0318 21020G35KT PROB40 TEMPO 0315/0324 6000 SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 0320/0409 20015G25KT TEMPO 0400/0412 6000 SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 0400/0412 3000 +SHRA TEMPO 0409/0412 23018G30KTDecode METAR for EGKK
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at London Gatwick Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EGKK. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for EGKK. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near London. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around London Gatwick Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at London Gatwick Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EGKK include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
London Gatwick Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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