London Gatwick explains why expansion at Gatwick is needed in its evidence-based report to the Airports Commission

Expansion at Gatwick will enable more people to fly to more destinations – 10 million more passengers each year will be able to travel with a second runway at Gatwick than with a third runway at Heathrow Expansion at Gatwick will generate more competition, keeping fares low, and delivering £40 billion more in economic benefits… Read the full press release

London Gatwick submitted robust and compelling proposal to the Airports Commission for second runway positioned to the south of the current site

Expansion at Gatwick will meet London’s and the UK’s connectivity needs for a generation, boost choice and enhance competition Expansion at Gatwick will cost between £5 and £9 billion – a fraction of the cost of expansion at Heathrow. A second runway can be open in 2025 Noise impacts will be substantially lower than for… Read the full press release