London Gatwick Water Outage: No Water in Either Terminal

Passengers travelling through London Gatwick are facing disruption today after a local water supply problem left both terminals without running water. The airport has confirmed that the outage is affecting the North and South Terminals, and staff are on hand to help travellers while the issue is resolved.

The airport says the disruption is being caused by a local water supply issue and that it is working with the water company to restore supply as quickly as possible. Some restaurant partners have opened to provide additional seating for waiting passengers.

What London Gatwick has said

In an update posted on X, the airport told passengers:

A local water supply issue is continuing to cause disruption. There is currently no water supply in either terminal.

Our staff are on hand to support passengers and provide assistance where needed, some restaurant partners have opened to provide additional seating.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused and are working closely with @SESWater to restore the supply as quickly as possible. We will provide further updates as they become available.

What this means for your flight

A water outage of this kind does not automatically ground flights, but it can affect washroom facilities, food and drink outlets, and general operations across the terminals. If knock-on delays or cancellations do occur, it is worth keeping a close eye on live flight information before you travel to the airport.

You can check the current situation on our live boards for the airport:

• London Gatwick Airport guide and terminal information
• Live Gatwick departures board
• Gatwick cancelled flights and delays

Our advice for passengers

If you are due to fly from Gatwick today, allow extra time and take a bottle of water with you where possible. Check your airline app for the latest status of your flight, and keep an eye on the airport's own channels for further updates as the situation develops. We will update this page if the picture changes.

Statement quoted from London Gatwick's official update on X. Image courtesy of London Gatwick Airport.