Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
London Gatwick Airport
London, England (United Kingdom)
IATA: LGW ICAO: EGKK
Longest Active Runway
10,883 ft
3,317 meters
Field Elevation
202 ft
62 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
51.1487°, -0.1857°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#2 in United Kingdom
Among 94 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#626 Worldwide
Top 8.3% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#4551 MSL
Top 62.8% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+8.8%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: London Gatwick Airport's longest active runway measures 10,883 ft (3,317 m). It ranks as the #2 longest runway in United Kingdom and #626 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08R/26L | 10,883 ft (3317m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 08L/26R | 8,402 ft (2561m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport (London) | LHR | 21.9 NM (40.6 km) | 12,799 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| London Stansted Airport (London, Essex) | STN | 46.9 NM (86.9 km) | 10,003 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Birmingham Airport (Birmingham, West Midlands) | BHX | 97.5 NM (180.6 km) | 10,013 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)