Live M23 Traffic Cameras — Gatwick Airport & Crawley, Updated in Real Time

Check live M23 traffic cameras before you travel to Gatwick Airport or through Crawley. We currently stream 7 camera feeds along the route, refreshed roughly every minute. Below you'll find live route weather, any approved hazard reports, and the full camera grid by junction.

Note: The M23 is one of the shorter UK motorways, so camera coverage here is naturally lighter than on longer routes — this is expected, not a data gap.

About the M23 Motorway

The M23 runs around 15 miles from the M25 near Merstham down to Pease Pottage, just south of Crawley, where it becomes the A23 towards Brighton. Junction 9 provides direct access to Gatwick Airport, London's second-busiest airport, making the M23 one of the most important airport-access routes in the South East. Because of this, traffic on the M23 is closely tied to flight schedules and airport peak periods, in addition to the usual Crawley and Horley commuter traffic.

Why Check M23 Traffic Cameras Before You Travel

Live camera access lets you:

  • Check Gatwick Airport approach conditions — Junction 9 sees heavy traffic tied to flight schedules and drop-off/pick-up times
  • Plan around Crawley and Horley commuter traffic — this stretch sees regular peak-hour congestion
  • Confirm active hazards — verify reported incidents before rerouting
  • See real-time camera status — know which feeds are online before you rely on them

M23 Live Weather & Road Conditions

Our route weather snapshot is calculated from the geolocated positions of all 7 M23 cameras, giving a real average condition across the route rather than a single-point forecast.

Live route weather

M23 Weather & Driving Conditions
18.6°C Overcast

Updated 13:00 UK time

Feels like 17.5°C
Rain next 3 hours 100%
Wind 7.4 mph SW
Visibility 15.8 miles
Drive with caution

Wet road surface is likely.

14:00 Rain · 74% rain
17°
15:00 Drizzle · 89% rain
16°
16:00 Rain · 100% rain
16°
Route snapshot calculated from 7 geolocated cameras. Weather data by Open-Meteo

Active M23 Road Hazards

Approved driver reports for this route.

Report a Hazard
No approved active hazards are currently listed for M23.

M23 Camera Coverage by Junction

Browse M23 traffic cameras by junction below, from the M25 near Merstham to Pease Pottage. Each camera updates automatically and shows its current online status.

No northbound / eastbound / clockwise cameras are currently available for M23.
No southbound / westbound / anticlockwise cameras are currently available for M23.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many M23 traffic cameras are there?

There are currently 7 live camera feeds covering the M23, from the M25 to Pease Pottage.

How often do M23 camera images update?

Camera feeds refresh approximately every minute, giving a near real-time view of current traffic conditions.

Does the M23 go to Gatwick Airport?

Yes. Junction 9 on the M23 provides direct access to Gatwick Airport, making it the main motorway route to and from the airport.

Where does the M23 end?

The M23 ends at Pease Pottage, just south of Crawley, where it becomes the A23 continuing towards Brighton.

Is there a live incident or hazard report for the M23 today?

Yes — our Active M23 Road Hazards section above shows any approved driver-submitted reports in real time. If none are listed, no hazards are currently confirmed.

How long is the M23?

The M23 is approximately 15 miles long, making it one of the shorter motorways in the UK.