London Gatwick Airport (EGKK) Flight and Weather Dataset

Dataset Overview

This dataset combines ADS-B flight tracking data and METAR weather observations for London Gatwick Airport (ICAO: EGKK), providing a comprehensive resource for air transportation research focused on terminal maneuvering area (TMA) operations.

Data Sources

ADS-B data: Obtained from OpenSky Network (https://opensky-network.org)

METAR weather data: Obtained from Ogimet (https://ogimet.com)

Dataset Contents

ADS-B Flight Data

Coverage: 4 months of arrival flight data

Scope: All arriving flights at London Gatwick Airport (EGKK)

Data includes trajectory information such as position, altitude, and timing

METAR Weather Data

Coverage: January 2024 to September 2024

Location: London Gatwick Airport (EGKK)

Regular meteorological observations including visibility, wind, temperature, pressure, and other weather phenomena

Research Applications

This dataset is particularly suitable for:

Terminal maneuvering area (TMA) research

Arrival operations analysis

Weather impact studies on airport operations

Air traffic management research