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EGKK - LONDON GATWICK

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Aerodrome details

Ident
EGKK
Type
Aerodrome/Heliport
Location
2.7 NM N of Crawley. 24.7 NM S of London.
Status
Normal
Use
PERMIT
Helicopter facilities
Listed for this aerodrome
Elevation
203 ft
Magnetic variation
1.33° (2027) annual change 0.17°

Operating hours

00:00-24:00

Operational notes

Refer to AD 2.20 item 1. Oxygen and related servicing by arrangement with local companies. Operators are to make prior arrangements with one of the handling agents for ground handling of all flights. See Aircraft Ground Movement/Parking/Docking Chart. Pilots must not enter an aircraft stand unless the SEG (Stand Entry Guidance) is activated and the correct aircraft type is displayed, or a Gatwick Airport Limited marshaller has signalled clearance to proceed. If SEG is not activated on approach to the stand, flight crews must hold position on the taxiway and advise GMC of the non-activation of the SEG. Aircraft which have a very dark colour scheme may not be recognised by the SEG system. Aircrew must not attempt to self-park if the SEG is not activated. Note: ATC may request aircraft to ‘report parked’ – this is not an instruction to self-park. Aircrew are to note that all SEG systems are activated by their ground handling agent. The activation of SEG systems indicates a safety check of the stand has been made by the handling agent prior to the aircraft arrival. Azimuth and Stopping guidance is provided by 'Safedock' – Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System (A-VDGS) except on the following stands where a Marshaller is required: 33R, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 150L/R, 152L/R, 178L, 178R, 180R and 559. The SEG unit for Stand 557 is offset 3 M to the left of the centreline. All stands are designed for nose-in/push back operations except Stands 41E, 41, 41W, 43E, 43 and 43W. A variety of stand types and configurations are used: I. Standard apron/stands accommodate one aircraft and have a painted single yellow centreline. II. Multiple Aircraft Ramp System (MARS) stands consist of a primary centreline painted yellow and two secondary centrelines either side of the primary centreline painted in broken yellow and white. Secondary centrelines are designated with the primary stand number and the addition of ‘L’ (Left) or ‘R’ (Right). III. Multi-Choice Apron (MCA) use multiple primary and secondary centrelines, to allow the operation of a variety of different combinations of parked aircraft. Each centreline has its own designated stand number. Primary centrelines are painted yellow and secondary centrelines are painted in broken yellow and white. Individual illuminated yellow on black stand number indicators are provided except on the following stands: 13L, 13R, 31L, 31R, 32L, 32R, 33L, 33R, 34L, 34R, 35L, 35R, 36L, 36R, 41, 41E, 41W, 43, 43E, 43W, 150L, 150R, 152L, 152R, 178L, 178R and 180R. Illuminated red stop bars are provided where appropriate. Stop bars and runway guard lights at runway holding positions are in operation H24. The apron is marked for nose-in parking only and operators should ensure that agents can supply push-back facilities. ILS Localizer Sensitive Area: Colour coded alternate yellow and green centreline lights are installed on all entry/exit taxiways to/from Runway 08R/26L to denote the extent of the localizer sensitive area. WDIs (LGTD) - 510856.65N 0001014.64W; 510838.27N 0001222.34W. Apron floodlighting. Obstacle lighting.

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Contact

Operator: GATWICK AIRPORT LIMITED.

Phone: 0344-892 0322

Address: London (Gatwick) Airport, West Sussex RH6 0NP

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceTODALDA
08R3,317 m45 mAsphalt3,088 mTORA 2,772 m2,765 mASDA 3,011 m
26L3,317 m45 mAsphalt3,035 mTORA 3,146 m2,830 mASDA 3,317 m
08L2,561 m45 mAsphalt3,040 mTORA 2,561 m2,241 mASDA 2,561 m
26R2,561 m45 mAsphalt2,657 mTORA 2,515 m2,146 mASDA 2,515 m

Helicopter landing areas

No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.

Radio frequencies

CallsignFrequencyAvailability
Approach
GATWICK DIRECTOR118.950 MHzNORMAL When instructed by ATC. DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT.
GATWICK DIRECTOR121.500 MHzNORMAL • Emergency frequency On request (O/R).
GATWICK DIRECTOR126.825 MHzNORMAL • DOC 45 NM/24,500 FT.
GATWICK DIRECTOR129.025 MHzNORMAL When instructed by ATC. DOC 45 NM/24,500 FT.
Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours.
Tower
GATWICK TOWER121.500 MHzNORMAL • Emergency frequency On request (O/R).
GATWICK TOWER124.230 MHzNORMAL • DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT.
GATWICK TOWER134.230 MHzNORMAL When instructed by ATC. DOC 40 NM/15,000 FT.
GATWICK GROUND121.805 MHzLIMITED 0530-2300 (0400-2300) Ground Movement Control. DOC 5 NM/GND.
GATWICK DELIVERY121.955 MHzLIMITED 0630-2100 (0500-2100) or as directed. Ground Movement Planning. Departing aircraft are to make initial call to 'Gatwick Delivery' on this frequency during hours of operation. At other times call 'Gatwick Ground'. DOC 5 NM/GND.
ATIS
GATWICK INFORMATION136.525 MHzNORMAL • DOC 60 NM/20,000 FT.
Other service
GATWICK FIRE121.605 MHzLIMITED • Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. • Non-ATS Frequency

Services

Approach - GATWICK DIRECTOR

Status: NORMAL

Customs

Status: NORMAL

De-icing

Status: NORMAL

Notes: By arrangement with handling agent.

Handling

Status: NORMAL

Notes: Full. Nearest railway siding: Crawley New Yard, approx 1 NM.

Secur

Status: NORMAL

Supplies service

Type: Supplies service

Status: NORMAL

Notes: Hydrant refuelling. Very limited bowser capacity. De-fuelling facilities subject to arrangement with fuel company.

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EGKK Pilot Briefing

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Weather

2,500 m visibility

METAR EGKK 121250Z 28008KT 9999 FEW030 12/04 Q1024

Runway wind

Runway 05 · 070°/08 kt

Crosswind within limits for typical light singles on the longest runway.

Nearby NOTAM

Aerodrome lighting maintenance

PAPI unserviceable until 18:00 UTC. Plan an alternative approach or daylight arrival.

Wise Assistant

Briefing snapshot

Example generated 12:50 UTC

EGKK looks workable for a local VFR departure on the latest picture: surface wind is light, visibility is good, and no runway closure is highlighted in this snapshot. The main briefing item is the lighting serviceability notice, so plan a daylight arrival or confirm PAPI availability before committing. Cross-check the current METAR, TAF, and full NOTAM list before departure.