Investment in Gatwick Airport is vital to safeguarding our future as the UK’s number two airport. Following consultation with our airlines, a number of key strategic initiatives have been identified, and between 2008 and 2013 we’ll be investing £1 billion in a five-year programme to transform Gatwick into one of the world’s best airports.

We’ve already spent £100 million since 2008 and key improvements to-date are:

• An extensive refurbishment of the South Terminal departure lounge
• Car park improvements
• The expansion of central security search facilities in both terminals

We’ve also been working on a number of smaller projects to keep Gatwick running smoothly and make sure we’re getting the basics right. These include refurbishment and security projects, such as loading bridges, airfield assets, escalators, lifts and passenger conveyors. 

By 2013 we’ll have completed some major improvements at Gatwick through our capital investment programme. North Terminal will see the biggest changes comprising:

• A large extension to accommodate new check-in facilities
• Additional baggage capacity, including a much bigger reclaim area and baggage sorter
• A new bigger short-term car park
• Improved roads around the terminal.

At South Terminal we will:

• Develop and improve the terminal forecourt to make it more spacious and welcoming
• Upgrade baggage facilities
• Remodel and refurbish airside piers to enhance both airport operations and passenger experience.

Elsewhere, the airfield and runway will be developed to maximise capacity. The introduction of larger aircraft, such as the A380, will mean not only changes to taxiways and aircraft stands, but also within the terminals to ensure smooth connections between landside and airside.

Capital Investment Programme