Gatwick Airport has announced that it has had the busiest year in the airport's history.
The number of passengers increased 7.8% to 38.7 million; however profits before tax fell slightly, from £85.8 million to £83.5 million.
Stewart Wingate, chief executive of Gatwick Airport said the results showed that Gatwick was the best site for the UK's next runway.
The Airports Commission is to recommend new capacity at either Gatwick or Heathrow later this year.
"Our record growth has shown why Gatwick remains the best choice,” Said Mr Wingate.
