Originally Posted by
Sotonsean
There is only the ONE A380 gate currently at LGW which is as mentioned situated at Gate 558 on Pier 5.
There was a reason why the A380 gate was relocated to Pier 5. And it had nothing to with what has been mentioned by another poster 🤔
The original A380 gate on Pier 6 was relocated to gate 558 on Pier 5 in 2019 as part of a planned extension to Pier 6.
Pier 6 is eventually going to be extended to accommodate up to eight narrow body contact stands.
Yes, Sotonsean, I should have also mentioned the Pier 6 extension plan as well. It was a win/win for both Emirates and easyJet - easier access for the Emirates passengers and more stands for the big orange. Pier 6 currently already has 8 narrow body contact stands, with stand 102 being widebody - regularly occupied by a TUI Dreamliner.