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Aviation Noise Information Booklet

To provide reference information on flight routes, terminology and other aspects of the airport operation relevant to communities, to home buyers, estate agents and conveyancing solicitors, London Gatwick have published an Aviation Noise Information booklet. This was a recommendation as a result of the Independent Arrivals Review.

This information booklet, which can be accessed below, is designed to provide aviation noise information to current and prospective residents of the area around London Gatwick o equip them with knowledge and understanding of the operation and flight routes of aircraft using the airport.  

Aviation Noise Information Booklet (PDF)Download
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Typically, at what altitudes do London Gatwick aircraft operate?

Much like the lateral tracks, aircraft altitudes in the vicinity of London Gatwick may vary. This is to ensure safe separation between arrivals and departures and can also result from different aircraft types and varying weather conditions. Nevertheless, most flights will use similar altitude bands during either arrival or departure.

The following animations show how the typical altitudes of aircraft on these flight paths into and out of London Gatwick operate. If you hover your mouse over the various areas, additional information will appear to note the typical altitude of aircraft in that altitude band. Where traffic streams cross, the lower altitude band will be displayed.

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Have traffic levels changed?

Air traffic flying to and from a local airport will vary in response to a wide range of factors including, but not limited to the local weather (on the ground and in the air), the volume of traffic, the make-up of that traffic (small, large, jet, propeller aircraft etc.) and what runway is currently in use.

The following interactive chart presents, for your area, a long term view of flights to and from London Gatwick and other airports.

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