We have an extensive network of members covering areas to the east, west, north and south of the airport concerned with the totality of aircraft noise produced by arrivals and departures, environmental issues, airspace and surface access for Sussex, Surrey and Kent.
In addition to our local objectives, CAGNE is active in the wider issues of UK airspace, and the environmental damage that Aviation causes to Climate Change and air quality worldwide.
Briefing for Members of the House of Lords: Civil Aviation Bill, Airspace Modernisation and Community Protection From: CAGNE — a non-political, not anti-aviation community and environmental group representing communities across Sussex, Surrey and Kent. Purpose
On 10th June 2026, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Department for Transport (DfT) published two significant reports on aircraft noise, both of which point to growing public sensitivity to aviation noise and the
Flying and the Climate: Why It Matters In 2023, flying accounted for around 8% of UK emissions, largely from international flights. Passenger numbers are rising again. Between 2000 and 2024, UK air passengers grew by
Route 4 Consultation – Deadline 28 April 2026 Submit responses to: LGWairspace.Rte4@gatwickairport.com Details: http://www.route4acp.co.uk/ CAGNE is an independent, non-political aviation community and environmental group representing Sussex, Surrey and Kent, and as such responds to the
Links and advice on how to complain to Gatwick, your local MP and others
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Gatwick announced plans to rebuild the emergency runway as a second runway by the back door. The public consultation is your only chance to oppose this climate change and noise disaster.
How you can respond to the various official aviation consultations.
CAGNE run an aviation forum for Parish Councils in Sussex & Surrey.
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We strive to ensure that every possible effort is made by Gatwick, Government and the aviation industry to minimise aircraft noise and its impact on local communities.
We strive to achieve fact-based, fair and reasonable distribution of aircraft, thus ensuring fair and reasonably shared noise – NOT moving noise from one community to another.
A list of useful links and contact information for Government, Aviation and Environmental organisations.
We have collated a concise list that helps explain the plethora of jargon and technical language used in the aerospace industry.
See live tracks of planes. Ideal if you want the flight details of a flight you want to complain about or investigate flight tracks.
