London Gatwick Northern Runway

What has changed on this project, and when

• Next milestone: Construction start2 November 2026 · previously: Routine dual-runway use expected from 2030; construction start date not yet published
• Stage: Consented (DCO granted September 2025; final legal challenge rejected by Court of Appeal, August 2026); moving into delivery2 November 2026 · previously: Consented (DCO upheld by Court of Appeal, August 2026); detailed design and delivery phase
• Status: In development2 November 2026 · previously: At tender
• Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: £2.2bn privately financed (London Gatwick)
• Next milestone: Routine dual-runway use expected from 2030; construction start date not yet published24 September 2026 · previously: Post-ruling mobilisation; runway ready for operational use 'by the turn of the decade' (GAL)
• Stage: Consented (DCO upheld by Court of Appeal, August 2026); detailed design and delivery phase24 September 2026 · previously: Consented, DCO upheld, mobilising

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