Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Gibraltar International Airport (ICAO: LXGB / IATA: GIB)
Location (City, Country)
Gibraltar, British Overseas Territory (Southern Iberian Peninsula)
Airport Type & Size
Small international airport
• Single 1,829 m runway crossing a public road
• Handles ~500,000 passengers/year
• Capable of A320, B737 operations
• Civil-military shared use (RAF Gibraltar)
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
• One of the world’s most unique airports
• Iconic runway-crossing road makes it highly recognizable
• Adds a technical and visual challenge for players
• Enhances regional European connectivity
• Rare example of a civil-military hybrid in gameplay
Major Airlines & Routes
• easyJet: London Gatwick, Manchester, Bristol
• British Airways: London Heathrow
• Royal Air Maroc (seasonal): Casablanca
• Regional European focus, short-haul narrow-body aircraft
Unique Features or Challenges
• Runway intersects Winston Churchill Avenue, closed during landings
• Surrounded by sea and mountains — wind shear and crosswinds common
• Short runway — tight space for takeoffs/landings
• Military presence restricts apron and taxi movements
• Visually stunning, perfect for short-haul gameplay with precision timing
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Gibraltar International Airport - Wikipedia
