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

• 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

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

• 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

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: No
• PPR Contact: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

• 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 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.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC 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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• 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.

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.

• 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

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