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London City (EGLC/LCY) — London, United Kingdom

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.075
Runways
09/27
Elevation
19 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
246 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 43 on the ground · busiest hour 07:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EGLC
  • Name: London City
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 51.505299
  • Longitude: 0.055278
  • Elevation: 19 ft
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Municipality: London
  • IATA Code: LCY
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/London
  • Distance from City: 12.7 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 4948 X 98
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (steep 5.5 deg), RNAV (GPS), LOC
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.075 MHz
  • Ground: 121.825 MHz
  • Operations: 132.700 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 136.350 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.londoncityairport.com/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: £8.50-£12.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge £85
  • Parking Fee: £0.50-£1.20 per tonne MTOW per hour; first 2 hours may be free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: GBP
  • Remarks: Noise surcharges may apply for Chapter 3 aircraft. VAT at 20% applicable on all fees.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: 24-hour availability. Multiple suppliers. Volume discounts available for uplift over 5,000 liters.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: Yes
  • Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 22:00
  • Curfew End: 06:30
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 4
  • Remarks: Minimum Chapter 4 compliance required. Night curfew 22:00-06:30 local time. Exemptions may apply for emergency, medical, and state flights. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

Alternates

EGKB

  • ICAO: EGKB
  • Name: Biggin Hill
  • Distance (NM): 10.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Customs and immigration by prior arrangement. GAR required min 12h before arrival from outside UK/CTA.

EGLL

  • ICAO: EGLL
  • Name: Heathrow
  • Distance (NM): 19.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site 24h. GAR must be submitted to Special Branch min 12h prior for non-scheduled flights. APIS/ePassport gates available.

EGKK

  • ICAO: EGKK
  • Name: Gatwick
  • Distance (NM): 23.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for GA flights from outside UK/CTA. ePassport gates available.

EGSS

  • ICAO: EGSS
  • Name: Stansted
  • Distance (NM): 23.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for GA flights from outside UK/CTA.

EGMC

  • ICAO: EGMC
  • Name: Southend
  • Distance (NM): 24.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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Active NOTAMs

J3362/26
info
Temporary restricted area
RESTRICTED AREA (TEMPORARY) INSTALLED (THE CENOTAPH, LONDON) WI 2.5NM RADIUS OF 513009N 0000734W. APPLIES TO ALL ACFT INCLUDING ANY SMALL BALLOON, ANY KITE, ANY UAS AND ANY PARACHUTE INCLUDING A PARASCENDING PARACHUTE OR PARAMOTOR. DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY ACFT FLYING IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXCEPTIONS …
2026-11-08 10:00 UTC 2026-11-08 12:30 UTC
J3711/26
info
Danger area
TEMPO DANGER AREA (TDA) EGD196A INSTALLED WI AREA BOUNDED BY 513026N 0000622W - 513016N 0000507W - 513003N 0000509W - 512952N 0000714W - 513004N 0000712W - 513026N 0000622W. BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT UAS OPS CONTAINED WHOLLY WI THE TDA. EMERG SER AND MIL OPS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO THE …
2026-11-06 09:00 UTC 2026-11-06 16:00 UTC
J3720/26
info
Danger area
TEMPO DANGER AREA (TDA) EGD174A ACTIVATED. AIP SUP 093/2026 REFERS. BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT UAS OPS CONTAINED WHOLLY WI THE TDA. EMERG SER AND MIL OPS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO THE TDA SHOULD CTC HEATHROW RADAR ON 125.625MHZ. FOR OTHER CREWED ACFT OR VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT OPS ACCESS, CTC …
2026-11-06 08:00 UTC 2026-11-06 17:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

EGML Damyns Hall Aerodrome 7 NM EGKB Biggin Hill 11 NM EGMT Thurrock Airfield 12 NM EGKN Kenley Glider Field 13 NM EGWU RAF Northolt 18 NM EGKR Redhill Aerodrome 19 NM EGTO Rochester Airport 19 NM EGLL Heathrow 19 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EGLC?
The tower frequency at London City is 118.075 MHz.
What fuel is available at EGLC?
London City offers Jet A-1.
Does EGLC require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports. Permit details for United Kingdom
Where is EGLC located?
London City (EGLC) is located in London, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGLC?
The IATA code for London City is LCY.
Does EGLC have an ILS approach?
Yes, London City has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 09/27.
Is EGLC a port of entry?
Yes, London City is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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