Airbus A220: Two A220 aircraft can be scheduled on the ground at LCY simultaneously subject to A220 stand availability.
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The single terminal allows a quick and seamless journey from kerbside to airside in under 15 minutes. (Nb: Some routes are summer/winter only). We operate 15 Embraer 190, and six Embraer 170 aircraft (BA CityFlyer), a Saab 2000 (wet leased from Eastern Airways) and two Airbus A318 (BA mainline) from the airport.
London City Airport has a single 4,948-foot (1,508-meter) runway. Due to its steep approach and runway less than 5,000 feet, London City Airport limits its use to multi-engine, fixed-wing aircraft with crews certified to fly 5.5-degree approaches. (Standard is 3 degrees.)
Even with the restricted operating hours, noise trials, and subsequent tracking for airlines to abide by, London City Airport limits the total number of aircraft movements - for both take-off and landings, to just 111,000 per annum.
London City Airport is recognised for its exceptional Private Jet Centre, offering elite passengers a seamless and elegant travel experience. With personalised lounges, swift security procedures, and premium services, London City Airport is a preferred hub for private flights in the United Kingdom.
The simple answer is no. The Airbus philosophy is to have as much commonality across their aircraft as possible to facilitate easier crew training at a reduced cost when changing type.
London City Airport is famous for its abnormal glide slope angle of 5.5 degrees. The steep angle causes a dramatic increase of descent rate and difficulty to control.
In 2022, four of the airports in London served more than 10 million passengers: London-Heathrow, London-Gatwick, London-Stansted and London-Luton. While much smaller than the others, London-City is also worth mentioning as it's perhaps the most convenient London airport.
Heathrow is by far the largest airport in London. When taking an intercontinental flight from the US, you will most likely end up here. Transportation to west and central London is cheaper and faster than from airports outside London due to the Underground connection.
The Private Jet Centre apron at London City Airport is classified as landside. This means, during operational hours, crew can access the ramp without the need for security screening. The apron boundaries are clearly marked by Critical Part (CP) lines, which our team can point out to crew unfamiliar with our ramp.
Departures. There is only one terminal at London City airport so travelling through the airport can often be quicker than at other London airports. Check in opens 2 hours before your flight. Please do not arrive earlier than 2 hours before your scheduled departure time.