Each deck accommodates fixed and travelator paths, allowing for passengers to view aircraft passing beneath. The clearance is configured for the passage of all operational aircraft up to A380s, which are not accommodated on Pier 6 stands.
The structure, including the glazed envelope and MEP fit-out was fully assembled at a remote airside compound, then moved into position across the airfield and jacked into operational position during short taxiway possessions. The bridge is a major landmark for Gatwick, providing passengers with a visible reference point in an airport lacking visual cohesion due to continual expansion.