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London Gatwick Private Jet Charter

Gatwick handles business aviation as a slot-controlled secondary option to Luton and Farnborough. Useful when southbound routing or connecting bags matters more than parking cost.

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Airport facts

Operating profile

Runway length m
3316
Runway length ft
10879
Slots
Slot-controlled 06:00 to 22:00 local. Off-hours movements require prior coordination.
Customs
H24 border force, PN two hours
Curfew
No hard curfew, noise-quota system applies at night
Elevation ft
202
Timezone
Europe/London
On-airport

FBOs and private terminals

Aircraft fit

Best-suited aircraft classes

Gatwick is not the default London business-aviation airport. Most private traffic goes to Luton (LTN), Farnborough (FAB) or Biggin Hill (BQH). Gatwick is the pick when: (a) the passenger is connecting from a scheduled long-haul flight, (b) southbound Channel or Iberia routing removes a Luton departure detour, or (c) the aircraft is a heavy jet needing 3,000-plus metres of runway that Farnborough cannot offer under all conditions.

Slots are the main constraint. Gatwick is the world's busiest single-runway airport for scheduled traffic, so an ad-hoc business flight must fit its request into unused commercial capacity. Expect to file 24 to 72 hours in advance for daytime slots; short-notice slots are often only released 2 to 4 hours before departure. Signature Flight Support runs the dedicated general-aviation terminal south of the runway and handles the overwhelming majority of private movements.

Questions

Common questions

Is Gatwick better than Luton for private jets?
For most missions, no. Luton is faster, cheaper, less slot-constrained and closer to central London. Gatwick makes sense mainly for connecting passengers or heavy jets.
Does Gatwick have a curfew?
No hard curfew, but a noise-quota system limits movements 23:30 to 06:00 local. Quieter aircraft can fly through the night; older or heavier types often cannot.
How far is Gatwick from central London?
About 45 km south. The Gatwick Express reaches Victoria in 30 minutes; by car, 45 to 90 minutes depending on traffic.