TTW
15 Mar 2026
London Gatwick Airport is preparing for a major year of transformation in 2026, with new infrastructure projects, expanded routes and operational improvements...
Gatwick’s most notable development for 2026 is the [£2.2 billion privately financed scheme] Northern Runway Project, which received planning consent from the UK government in September 2025.
The airport’s ongoing £1.9 billion Capital Investment Programme supports...efficiency improvements through expanded departure lounges, new taxiways and upgraded security screening systems.
Gatwick’s infrastructure upgrades go beyond runway technology. Work has begun on the Pier 6 extension, which will add eight new aircraft stands and is expected to be ready by summer 2027.
Gatwick is advancing plans to decarbonise heat and expand its electric vehicle fleet, projected to reach 300 vehicles by 2030, contributing to lower emissions for ground services...
