Empty-leg hub

EGKK — London Gatwick Airport

United KingdomLondon

London Gatwick Airport (EGKK) in London, United Kingdom is a two-way empty-leg hub with 527 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $49,100.

527 live empty legs involving EGKK

Empty-leg demand

London Gatwick Airport (EGKK) in London, United Kingdom sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 256 outbound and 271 inbound across 527 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at EGKK center on a median ask of $49,100, with an observed range of $7,400–$281,200 (527 priced listings).

The busiest live corridors at EGKK are to LEMG (23), from OPLA (21), and to LGRP (18).

Aircraft mix at EGKK is led by Bombardier Challenger 650 (Heavy Jet) (44 legs), with Bombardier Global Express, Dassault Falcon 7X also active.

Key takeaways

  • EGKK: 527 live empty legs (256 out / 271 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at EGKK: $49,100 (n=527).
  • Busiest corridor: to LEMG (23 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 650 (44 legs, ~8%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at EGKK creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 527 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toLEMGMalaga-Costa del Sol Airport23$35,700
Inbound fromOPLAAllama Iqbal International Airport21$110,500
Outbound toLGRPDiagoras Airport18$61,700
Outbound toLFMNNice-Cote d'Azur Airport17$20,800
Outbound toLFSBEuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg12$17,950
Outbound toLPPTLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport10$35,200

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Bombardier Challenger 650Heavy Jet44
Bombardier Global ExpressUltra Long Range41
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet25
Dassault Falcon 6XUltra Long Range Jet19
Embraer Praetor 600Super Midsize Jet17

Airport facts

IATA
LGW
ICAO
EGKK
City
London
Country
United Kingdom
Type
large airport
Elevation
202 ft
Timezone
Europe/London
Region
Europe
Runways
2
Longest runway
10,883 ft
Traffic score
8.8 / 10
Official site
gatwickairport.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
08R/26L10,883 ft148 ftASPYes
08L/26R8,402 ft148 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is EGKK for empty legs?

London Gatwick Airport (EGKK) has 527 live empty-leg listings — 256 departing and 271 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at EGKK?

The median ask at EGKK is $49,100 across 527 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at EGKK?

The strongest live corridor at EGKK is to LEMG (Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport), with 23 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at EGKK most often?

The Bombardier Challenger 650, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at EGKK, with 44 live listings (~8% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for London Gatwick Airport?

The primary code for London Gatwick Airport is EGKK.

Where is EGKK airport located?

London Gatwick Airport (EGKK) is in London, United Kingdom.

What is the ICAO code for LGW?

The ICAO code for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is EGKK.

What is the longest runway at EGKK?

The longest runway at London Gatwick Airport (EGKK) is 10,883 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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