We're looking forward - and we've set out our plans to bring our existing Northern Runway into regular use alongside our Main Runway.
Regular use of our Northern Runway would reduce delays, bring new global connections and allow us to grow. We could serve 75 million passengers a year by 2038. Other elements of our plans include improved airport and highway access. Plus, more landscaping and green planting.
Our plans are a low impact way to unlock new capacity by using what we already have. We will also secure our long term growth, generate 18,400 extra jobs and £1.5 billion for the local area and region by 2038.
We're taking our plans forward now; due to the time it will take to gain the necessary approvals. We've also factored in the time it will take to construct and start operations. Our plans meet all global safety standards.
In Autumn 2021, we ran a public consultation on our plans. Our plans continue to develop based on your feedback and further assessment work.
We've begun a six week focused consultation on updated road designs; which form part of our plans to bring our existing Northern Runway into regular use alongside our Main Runway.
We've also published updates and are seeking feedback on other areas of our plans, including: car parking, hotels, offices and public transport.
Read our Consultation documents and share your feedback by 11:59pm on 27 July 2022.
We're looking forward

to boosting the local economy
We will create more than 18,000 extra jobs for the local area

to supporting our local community
We will support even more community projects

to doing it responsibly
We will meet our sustainability net zero goals
How we'll deliver our Northern Runway plans
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Our story so far
We’ve come a long way since the 30s. Read more about our key milestones. From private aerodrome, to the busiest single-runway airport in the world.

OUR STATION UPGRADE
Work is underway to deliver an upgrade to the Gatwick Airport station. This will make it easier to access and improve passenger experience.

Our Runway Resurfacing
We're replacing 40,000 tonnes of asphalt on the central section of our Main Runway.