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