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[**777lover**]

Hi,

This is a question for all the pilots that operate into and out of EGKK/LGW. Is the runway 26R/08L still used or has it been closed completely due to the terminal building obstructing the approach. Another question is what airlines apart from the charters and americans operate into LGW. Is their any main middle eastern or Asian carriers that operate their on a regular bases?

Thanks for reading and look forward to your replies...

Dave:hmm:

[Lump Jockey]

Emirates fly there.

[flynverted]

Hey, trip7, nice to see ya over here at a real aviation site.:ok: Great bunch of aviation members and lots of info here. :ok:

[Bob Brown]

Lst time I checked, 26R/08L was only an emergency runway. LGW only has one, that being 08R/26L.

Bring on the second runway! :ok:

[EXPO]

Hi guys. I work around gatwick and know that when the main runways (26L/8R) are undergoing maint, they will use 26R/8L.

:ok:

[expedite_climb]

Heard of a small outfit called 'BA' or something like that.

Heard a rumour they might fly from LGW.

[surely not]

and a little outfit called Virgin also operate from LGW.

Qatar Airways, Daallo, Garuda (sometimes!) also operate ex LGW to middle east and asian destinations.

[Big Tudor]

BAA Gatwick (http://www.baa.com/main/airports/gatwick/terminal_information_frame.html)

777lover
Above link gives all deps from LGW with airlines.

[In trim]

As mentioned above, 26R/08L is used as the spare runway to cover runway maintenance, etc.

I don't think the extension to the South Terminal has made any difference in terms of ability to use it, but because the runway and approach is relatively close to various parking stands, there are a number of requirements before it can be used, so it cannot be put into use at very short notice. e.g. Stands 140- are restricted to smaller types, etc. etc.