The Guardian | Gatwick airport reopens after flights grounded due to runway oil spill The Guardian Gatwick airport reopens after flights grounded due to runway oil spill. Flight arrivals and departures recommence at West Sussex airport following disruption in the morning. Gatwick airport. The cause of the spillage at Gatwick has not yet been confirmed. Gatwick Airport flights grounded as oil 'dumped by Boeing 747' causes spillage Gatwick airport runway closed due to oil spill Airport runway closed after oil spillage |