London Gatwick is a critical anchor within the Gatwick Diamond economy, acting as a powerful catalyst for regional growth by attracting diverse investments and industries.
As a major UK Global Gateway, London Gatwick drives economic activity, contributing £4.1bn in GVA and supporting over 56,000 jobs in the region. It fosters a dynamic, innovative business environment that appeals to key sectors and high-value economic clusters, while also bolstering local businesses through new opportunities in its procurement and supply chains.
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Over half (58%) of Gatwick’s employees live locally, supporting their local economies and communities.
The Gatwick Airport Community Trust, which is funded exclusively by London Gatwick, has provided much-needed support for charities and community groups across the region since it was originally set up in 2002.
*The Economic Impact of Gatwick Airport: Oxera 2023
With government approval secured for the Northern Runway, the region moves from long-term planning into active delivery – unlocking new capacity, investment and opportunity across the Gatwick Diamond.
Already one of the UK’s most connected economic areas, the Gatwick Diamond is now positioned to expand its global reach even further.
The Northern Runway project enables:
This builds on Gatwick’s role as a major gateway for trade, tourism and inward investment.
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This is one of the most significant privately funded infrastructure investments in the South East.
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Alongside infrastructure investment, Gatwick is delivering a long-term Employment, Skills and Business Strategy.
The aim is simple:
With approval secured, the focus shifts to delivery.
That creates a clear window for:
to align with one of the UK’s most dynamic regional economies at the point of acceleration.