Gatwick Airport expansion moves one step closer as second runway challenge fails

Gatwick Airport is moving closer to its second runway expansion after the Court of Appeal dismissed a challenge from campaigners. This ruling upholds a previous High Court decision from June, confirming the scheme can proceed. The £2.2 billion expansion project received formal approval from Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander in September 2025. This legal victory removes a significant hurdle, ensuring the infrastructure development can now begin as planned to increase the airport's overall capacity.