Located 28 miles South of London, London Gatwick Airport is the second largest London airport, behind London Heathrow Airport. It is a main hub for British Airways and easyJet airlines as well as many charter flights. The airport has two terminals and two runways, although only one of the runways is typically used. It is one of seven airports owned and operated by BAA Limited.
History
The airport dates back to the early 1930s when it was used as a flight school and as a hub for charter cargo planes. The modern version of the airport was built in the 1950s, causing a shutdown of operations for two years while the renovations took place. The airport went through several changes in ownership in the following decades. It also went though further renovations in 2000 and 2005.
London Gatwick Airport Airlines
London Gatwick Airport Appearances in Film & TV
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A Hard Day's Night (1964)
Otley (1968)
Carry On Abroad (1972)
References
Fast Facts
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IATA code
LGW
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Elevation
202 feet
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Located in
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2007 passengers
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Terminals
2
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Runways
2 (only 1 is typically used)
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Opened
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Approximately 90 Airlines fly to over 200 destinationsGatwick Information: Gatwick Airport Roots
