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Best window seat landing at Gatwick

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Redhill and Reigate town areas, North Downs ridgeline, M25/M23 motorway junctions

🛬 Landing at London (LGW)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on 26L, aircraft approach from the east and descend westward over the Surrey/Sussex countryside. The right side (north-facing) gives views toward Redhill, Reigate, and the North Downs ridgeline, and on a clear day you can sometimes spot the London skyline in the far distance to the north before touchdown.
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Left window seat view during landing at London (LGW), Redhill and Reigate town areas, North Downs ridgeline, M25/M23 motorway junctions, distant London skyline on clear daysLeft Side
Right window seat view during landing at London (LGW), Redhill and Reigate town areas, North Downs ridgeline, M25/M23 motorway junctions, distant London skyline on clear daysRight Side
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Gatwick is London's second-largest airport, with two terminals (North and South) connected by an internal shuttle transit, and it operates as a single-runway airport for most operations despite having two runway designations.

⛰️ Elevation197 ft
🛫 Runways2 (08R/26L, 08L/26R)
✈️ HubeasyJet, British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, TUI Airways
📍 NearbyLHR 25 miLCY 27 miSEN 48 miLTN 51 miSOU 53 mi

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Which side of the plane has the best views landing at Gatwick (LGW)?

When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on 26L, aircraft approach from the east and descend westward over the Surrey/Sussex countryside. The right side (north-facing) gives views toward Redhill, Reigate, and the North Downs ridgeline, and on a clear day you can sometimes spot the London skyline in the far distance to the north before touchdown. Notable sights include: Redhill and Reigate town areas, North Downs ridgeline, M25/M23 motorway junctions, distant London skyline on clear days.

What can I see when arriving at London?

Arriving at Gatwick in London, passengers on the Right side enjoy views of Redhill and Reigate town areas, North Downs ridgeline, M25/M23 motorway junctions, distant London skyline on clear days. Landing on 26L, aircraft approach from the east and descend westward over the Surrey/Sussex countryside. The right side (north-facing) gives views toward Redhill, Reigate, and the North Downs ridgeline, and on a clear day you can sometimes spot the London skyline in the far distance to the north before touchdown.

What factors affect the best window seat landing at Gatwick?

The best window seat landing at Gatwick (LGW) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around London (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.