London

London Gatwick Airport

EGKK

682

Flights/Day

20:12

Local Time

London

Timezone

202ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

EGKK

VFR

14°C

Clear • 9kt • 1019.00"

Observed: 18:20 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast

12k 8k 4k 0

19:00

CLR

22:00 TEMPO

00:00 BECMG

CLR

05:00 PROB

CLR

21:00 TEMPO

CLR

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 01:00 local time

About London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick faces similar weather to Heathrow. Fog and winter storms cause most disruptions.

Is London Gatwick Airport turbulent?

Gatwick faces the same fog challenges as Heathrow. December 2024 saw four consecutive days of fog disruption with flights delayed 1-3 hours. The single-runway airport has less capacity to recover from weather delays. When visibility drops, NATS air traffic control reduces flow rates for safety, cascading delays across the schedule.

December 2024: four consecutive days of fog disruption
Single runway limits recovery from delays
NATS reduces traffic flow when visibility drops

Why is Gatwick vulnerable to fog?

The airport sits in the Surrey countryside where radiation fog forms on clear, calm nights. A slow-moving high-pressure system in late 2024 created stagnant conditions that allowed fog to persist for days. Visibility dropped to 100 meters in some areas. The single-runway configuration means any capacity reduction has immediate impact.

When is the best time to fly from Gatwick?

Late spring (May-June) and summer offer the most reliable conditions. Autumn and winter fog season (November-February) brings the highest delay risk. Morning fog typically lifts by midday, so afternoon departures may be more reliable during fog-prone periods.

Is turbulence at London dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from London?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 20

Flight	Destination	Departure	Aircraft	Forecast
VY6949 Vueling	ORY	20:15 Local	airbus a320-232	Forecast
MW127 Malta Air	DUB	20:20 Local	boeing 737 max 8-200	Forecast
CZ654 China Southern Airlines	CGO	20:20 Local	boeing 787-9 dreamliner	Forecast
EK10 Emirates	DXB	20:25 Local	boeing 777-31h(er)	Forecast
N0795 Norse	CPT	20:30 Local	boeing 787-9 dreamliner	Forecast
DY1337 Norwegian	SVG	20:50 Local	boeing 737-8jp	Forecast
U2833 Easyjet	BFS	20:55 Local	airbus a320-214	Forecast
DY1311 Norwegian (Sigrid Undset Livery)	OSL	20:55 Local	boeing 737-81m	Forecast
N0901 Norse	MAN	21:00 Local	boeing 787-9 dreamliner	Forecast
DY1319 Norwegian	BGO	21:00 Local	boeing 737 max 8	Forecast
AI170 Air India	ATQ	21:00 Local	boeing 787-8 dreamliner	Forecast
DY3521 Norwegian	CPH	21:05 Local	boeing 737 max 8	Forecast
P47575 Air Peace	ABV	21:10 Local	boeing 777-246(er)	Forecast
4M458 Mavi Gök Airlines	AYT	21:10 Local	--	Forecast
BA9179 British Airways	LHR	21:10 Local	--	Forecast
BA2231 British Airways (Oneworld Livery)	BKK	21:15 Local	boeing 777-236(er)	Forecast
TP1331 Tap Air Portugal	OPO	21:25 Local	airbus a319-112	Forecast
FR143 Ryanair	DUB	21:30 Local	boeing 737-8as	Forecast
VY7841 Vueling	BCN	21:45 Local	airbus a321-231	Forecast
VY8469 Vueling +1 codeshare VY	ALC	22:05 Local	airbus a320-232	Forecast