Originally Posted by
Sotonsean
The reason for the A380 gate to be moved from Pier 6 to Pier 5 is obvious.
Pier 6 is going to be extended to accommodate more narrow body gates. As part of the plans the A380 gate was relocated to Pier 5.
The associated taxiways were also realigned to allow for the extension.
The area at the end of Pier 6 where the A380 gate was situated is closed off for prepreparatory works.
The original plan was for the extension to be completed by 2021 but construction was halted due to the pandemic.
Final construction of the extension to Pier 6 is due to commence in Q2 2024.
Absolutely loads of diagrams and images and information online as well as on the official London Gatwick Airport website and it's Master Plan.
It's so easy to keep upto date without relying on the likes of sites such as pprune 👍
Blimey! That's telling you!
