Gatwick Airport is experiencing a major water outage affecting both terminals.

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What we can confirm

Multiple reputable UK news outlets report that Gatwick Airport is experiencing a major disruption to its water supply, with no or severely reduced running water and toilets unable to flush, and confirm that the issue affects **both terminals** at the airport. Flights are reported as unaffected but bottled water and contingency measures are in place for passengers and staff.[1][2][4][7]

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Checked July 26, 2026 · we'll re-check as this develops