Our Aerodrome team ensures the safety of aircraft taking off, landing, or flying in the vicinity of the airport.
This includes planning for disruptive weather, providing guidance to teams working on the airfield; and working with our local community to review projects that could impact the safe operation of flights.
We're committed to safely and effectively running our aerodrome. Our manual contains all of the relevant policies and procedures. Everyone at the airport has their part to play.
We share important information and guidance through airport directives (GADs) on behalf of our chief executive officer. These directives are shared with all the companies that operate at the airport.
If you have any questions about airport directives or want your company to be added or removed from the distribution list, email: airport.notices@gatwickairport.com
It is the responsibility of all airport employers to ensure that relevant Airport Directives are brought to the attention of their staff. However you remain responsible for your own actions; if in doubt please speak to your supervisor or manager.
Our complimentary briefing about Air Traffic Control operations at Gatwick Airport is designed to assist pilots. It is supplementary information and does not replace or supersede the UK Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP).
In the case of contradiction between this document and the AIP, you should always follow the AIP.
We have a contingency plan for adverse weather which covers everything from the runways, taxiways, aprons, roads passenger walkways, grass areas and stands. The aim of the plan is to ensure we can continue to operate, even in the event of disruptive weather.
Our maps our available to use on your mobile phone, tablet or desktop.
Find out more about
Applying for a Crane Permit
You'll need to apply for a permit if you plan to operate a crane or large construction equipment within 6km of the airport.
Applying for a drone permit
Using a drone within 5km of the airport is restricted. Find out more about flying a drone safetly and applying for permission to fly in the restricted area.
our Aerodrome Safeguarding
We actively work with local planning authorities to ensure that our aerodrome is safe for the aircraft taking off, landing, or flying in the area.