Gatwick is a single-runway airport south of London, and it never closes. Private jet charter at Gatwick Airport is possible whenever a slot is available: private aircraft are accepted only with a runway slot, requested up to ten days and at least 24 hours ahead, and with a mandatory handling agent.
Signature London Gatwick is the sole FBO, with a private aviation terminal on Queens Gate Road. Peak-time slots may not be available, so Charter-A uses Gatwick when a slot is available and otherwise suggests Biggin Hill or Farnborough. We confirm that with you early.
Flying privately from Gatwick
The airport, customs and handling are listed as 24 hours, with customs on site at all times. The General Aviation Terminal runs 0500 to 2300 local and by appointment between 2300 and 0500. Signature's FBO hours are 0700 to 1900, with call-out on request.
Signature London Gatwick, at Sussex Suite, Queens Gate Road, Horley, is the sole FBO, with a dedicated VIP room and 24-hour aircraft surveillance. On-site customs and immigration are available at the Signature terminal. The runway is 08R/26L, 3,317 metres. Helicopter and light-aircraft operations are restricted.
London Gatwick airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (385 KB)London Gatwick Airport at a glance
| Location | London Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0NP |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGKK · IATA LGW |
| Region | South East (West Sussex) – London area, England, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | central London — trains to central London approx. 30 min |
| Opening hours | 24 hours (airport, customs and handling H24). General Aviation Terminal 05:00–23:00 local, by appointment 23:00–05:00; Signature FBO 07:00–19:00 local, call-out on request |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site (H24; Signature terminal has on-site customs and immigration) |
| Runway | 08R/26L – 3,317 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved) |
| Private jets | Yes , but limited – private aircraft accepted only with a runway slot (requested up to 10 days and at least 24 hours ahead) and a mandatory handling agent; peak-time slots may not be available |
| Handling / FBO | Signature London Gatwick (Sussex Suite, Queens Gate Road, Horley RH6 0JJ) – sole FBO |
| Private terminal | Signature London Gatwick private aviation terminal, Sussex Suite, Queens Gate Road – dedicated VIP room, 24-hour aircraft surveillance |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | gatwickairport.com |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (signatureaviation.com, gatwickairport.com, aurora.nats.co.uk). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Gatwick
Gatwick lies between London and the south coast, in West Sussex, and trains reach central London in about 30 minutes. Brighton, Surrey, Kent and Sussex are all close, and many travellers use the airport for the London area when a slot is free. Gatwick is also convenient for Crawley's business parks and the Surrey Hills.
Private jet flight times from Gatwick
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 165 nm · 310 km | 45 min | 40 min |
| Geneva | 385 nm · 710 km | 1 hr 20 min | 1 hr 10 min |
| Nice | 540 nm · 1,000 km | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 705 nm · 1,310 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Málaga | 890 nm · 1,650 km | 2 hr 45 min | 2 hr 20 min |
| Edinburgh | 310 nm · 570 km | 1 hr 10 min | 1 hr |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
Charter-A matches the aircraft to the runway, the number of passengers and how far you are flying. For UK and near-European sectors from Gatwick that usually means one of the turboprops, very light jets or light jets; longer flights and larger groups step up to midsize jets and heavy jets.
Your car at Gatwick
Chauffeur-driven cars can be arranged with your flight, at cost, and timed to your aircraft: if your flight moves, your car moves with it. Our chauffeur partner, Executive Global Travel, runs a Mercedes fleet from the S-Class to the V-Class and Sprinter for larger parties.
- Gatwick Airport chauffeur service
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- The chauffeur fleet: Mercedes S-Class, V-Class and Sprinter
Gatwick: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Gatwick Airport?
Yes, but only with a runway slot, requested up to ten days and at least 24 hours ahead, and with a mandatory handling agent. Peak-time slots may not be available. Charter-A will check for you.
Is Gatwick Airport open 24 hours?
The airport, customs and handling are listed as 24 hours. Signature's FBO runs 0700 to 1900 with call-out on request. Slots are still needed for each movement, whatever the hour.
What are the alternatives to Gatwick for private jets?
Charter-A uses Gatwick when a slot is available, and otherwise looks at Biggin Hill or Farnborough. We advise on the best fit for your route when we quote.
How long is the flight from Gatwick to Paris by private jet?
About 45 min in a light jet and 40 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 165 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for London Gatwick Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for London Gatwick Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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