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Gatwick Airport faces water outage after burst main

Parts of Gatwick Airport are without water today due to a burst main in Horley, according to SES Water. Flights are not currently affected.

  • A burst main in Horley is affecting water supply to parts of Gatwick Airport.
  • Toilets in the North Terminal are closed, while most in the South Terminal are unaffected.
  • Food outlets in the North Terminal are open for seating only.

Gatwick Airport is experiencing water supply issues today, 28 August 2026, after a main burst in a nearby field. SES Water has located the burst main in Horley and states that teams are on site to carry out repairs.

An airport spokesperson confirmed the issue is "affecting water supply in both terminals and is under investigation by SES Water." However, flights are not currently impacted.

As a result of the supply problem, toilets in the North Terminal are closed. The majority of toilets in the South Terminal remain unaffected. Food outlets in the North Terminal are open, but only for passenger seating.

Anthony Rochester, head of networks at SES Water, apologised for the disruption and stated that teams are working to repair the issue "as quickly and safely as possible."

What this means for you: If you are travelling through Gatwick Airport today, you may find that toilets in the North Terminal are closed and food outlets there are operating for seating only.

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