Seeing London Gatwick Airport from a plane
The busiest single-runway airport in the world. Look for the one long runway in green Sussex countryside, with the North Terminal and South Terminal linked by a little shuttle train.
4 of our routes pass it. UK · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
London to Nice: sit on the left, on the climb, 5 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| London to Nice | Left | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| London to Geneva | Left | on the climb, 7 min after takeoff |
| Madrid to London | Left | on the way down |
| Zurich to London | Left | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see London Gatwick Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see London Gatwick Airport from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see London Gatwick Airport at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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