Gatwick Airport is consulting on an Airspace Change Proposal (ACP) to reintroduce satellite-based navigation procedures on one of its nine departure routes, known as Route 4.
The other eight departure routes already use this technology. Planes flying on Route 4 take off to the west, before turning 180 degrees northwards, and then heading east in the vicinity of South Holmwood, Leigh, Redhill and Reigate before flying on towards their destination.
The public consultation on the four shortlisted options for the future operation of Route 4 opened last Tuesday and will run until 28th April. The first consultation event has been arranged for the afternoon of Thursday 12th February at the Reigate Manor Hotel.
Events
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WEBINAR 1
From 10 Feb 2026 at 18:00 to 10 Feb 2026 at 19:00
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CONSULTATION EVENT 1
From 12 Feb 2026 at 14:00 to 12 Feb 2026 at 20:00
Location Reigate Manor, Reigate Hill, Reigate RH2 9PF -
WEBINAR 2
From 23 Feb 2026 at 11:00 to 23 Feb 2026 at 12:00
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WEBINAR 3
From 4 Mar 2026 at 19:00 to 4 Mar 2026 at 20:00
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CONSULTATION EVENT 2
From 7 Mar 2026 at 10:00 to 7 Mar 2026 at 16:00
Location Sandman Signature Hotel, 18-23 Tinsley Ln S, Three Bridges, Crawley RH10 8XH -
WEBINAR 4
From 12 Mar 2026 at 18:00 to 12 Mar 2026 at 19:00
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CONSULTATION EVENT 3
From 16 Mar 2026 at 14:00 to 16 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Location Donnington Manor Hotel, London Rd, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks TN13 2TD -
WEBINAR 5
From 18 Mar 2026 at 14:00 to 18 Mar 2026 at 15:00
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CONSULTATION EVENT 4
From 24 Mar 2026 at 14:00 to 24 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Location Denbies Vineyard, Bradley Ln, Dorking RH5 6AA -
WEBINAR 6
From 26 Mar 2026 at 17:30 to 26 Mar 2026 at 18:30
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