Is EGKK VFR or IFR right now?

EGKK is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at EGKK has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 080° at 5 kt, runway 08R gives a 5 kt headwind and 0 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does London Gatwick Airport have?

London Gatwick Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 10,883 ft (3,317 m). Field elevation is 202 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at EGKK?

ATIS 136.525 MHz, Tower 124.23 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at EGKK?

On 2026-09-29, sunrise is at 05:58 UTC and sunset at 17:43 UTC; civil twilight ends at 18:16 UTC.

MVFR · Marginal VFR

London Gatwick Airport

Large International Airport · London, ENG, United Kingdom

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at London Gatwick Airport. It's 61°F with 100% humidity. Winds from 080° at 5 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,000 ft.

ICAOEGKKIATALGW

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation202ft62 m

Longest runway10,883ft3,317 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates51.15, -0.1951°08'55.5"N 0°11'08.7"W

ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

11 min ago

61°F16°C · Dew 61°FMVFR — Marginal VFR

080° @ 5 kt

Visibility3.7 sm
Ceiling1,000 ft AGL
Humidity100%
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Pressure1016 hPa
GustsNone

Scattered 400′Broken 1,000′

METAR observation

Live

RAWMETAR EGKK 290620Z 08005KT 6000 SCT004 BKN010 16/16 Q1016

Decoded — plain language

Wind080° @ 5 kt

Visibility3.7 sm

Temperature61°F / 16°C

Dew point61°F · 100% RH

Altimeter30.00 inHg

Ceiling1,000 ft AGL

Flight categoryMVFR — Marginal VFR

SkyScattered 400′, Broken 1,000′

Observed 29 Sep 2026 06:20Z·London/Gatwick Arpt, EN, GB·11 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Tue 06:00Z – Wed 12:00Z

InitialTue 06:00Zuntil Tue 08:00Z
MVFRWind070° @ 7 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 1,000′
Now
TemporaryTue 06:00Zuntil Tue 09:00Z
IFRVis3.7 smSkyBroken 600′WeatherLight rain, light drizzle
Now
40% temporaryTue 06:00Zuntil Tue 08:00Z
LIFRVis1.9 smSkyBroken 300′WeatherDrizzle, mist
Now
BecomingTue 08:00Zuntil Wed 05:00Z
VFRWind130° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 2,000′
30% temporaryTue 20:00Zuntil Wed 01:00Z
Wind150° @ 15 G25 kt
TemporaryWed 03:00Zuntil Wed 09:00Z
MVFRVis4.3 smWeatherLight rain
BecomingWed 05:00Zuntil Wed 12:00Z
VFRWind200° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 2,000′

RAW

TAF EGKK 290455Z 2906/3012 07007KT 9999 BKN010
  TEMPO 2906/2909 6000 -RADZ BKN006
  PROB40 TEMPO 2906/2908 3000 DZ BR BKN003
  BECMG 2908/2911 13012KT FEW020
  PROB30 TEMPO 2920/3001 15015G25KT
  TEMPO 3003/3009 7000 -RA
  BECMG 3005/3008 20012KT

Issued 29 Sep 2026 04:55Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

08R/26L

08R

Headwind5 kt

Crosswind0 kt

★ Best

26L

Tailwind5 kt

Crosswind0 kt

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 06:31 UTC

What is the weather at London Gatwick Airport (EGKK) right now?: Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at London Gatwick Airport. It's 61°F with 100% humidity. Winds from 080° at 5 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,000 ft. (observed 06:20 UTC)
Is EGKK VFR or IFR right now?: EGKK is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at EGKK has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 080° at 5 kt, runway 08R gives a 5 kt headwind and 0 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does London Gatwick Airport have?: London Gatwick Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 10,883 ft (3,317 m). Field elevation is 202 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at EGKK?: ATIS 136.525 MHz, Tower 124.23 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at EGKK?: On 2026-09-29, sunrise is at 05:58 UTC and sunset at 17:43 UTC; civil twilight ends at 18:16 UTC.

Runways

2 total

08R/26L◐ lit

10,883 ft3,317 × 148 ft · Asphalt

08L/26R◐ lit

8,402 ft2,561 × 148 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

6 listed

ATIS136.525

Clearance121.955CLNC DEL

Ground121.805

Tower124.23

Approach126.825

Dir118.95Director

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

RDL

RedhillNDB

343 kHz4.4 NM023° NE

GatwickNDB

338 kHz4.5 NM078° E

GatwickNDB

365 kHz5.0 NM258° W

EPM

EpsomNDB

316 kHz12.4 NM326° NW

OCK

OckhamVOR-DME

115.30 MHz13.6 NM314° NW

BIG

BigginVOR-DME

115.10 MHz13.7 NM037° NE

MAY

MayfieldVOR-DME

117.90 MHz13.9 NM125° SE

MID

MidhurstVOR-DME

114.00 MHz17.5 NM251° W

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