London City Airport is a medium-sized airport serving London, United Kingdom. Its IATA code is LCY and its ICAO code is EGLC. The airport lies at an elevation of 19 ft (6 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 4,948 ft (1,508 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/London time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LCY
- ICAO code
- EGLC
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 19 ft (6 m)
- Coordinates
- 51.5053, 0.0553
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,948 ft · 1,508 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to London City Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LHR London Heathrow Airport | London, United Kingdom | 36 km · 22 mi |
| LGW London Gatwick Airport | London, United Kingdom | 43 km · 27 mi |
| STN London Stansted Airport | London, Essex, United Kingdom | 44 km · 27 mi |
| SEN London Southend Airport | Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom | 45 km · 28 mi |
| LTN London Luton Airport | Luton, Luton, United Kingdom | 50 km · 31 mi |
| SOU Southampton Airport | Southampton, United Kingdom | 116 km · 72 mi |
| BOH Bournemouth Airport | Bournemouth, United Kingdom | 155 km · 96 mi |
| NWI Norwich Airport | Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom | 155 km · 96 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LCY. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 36 | 22 | 19 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 330 | 205 | 178 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 620 | 385 | 335 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,454 | 1,525 | 1,325 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,464 | 3,395 | 2,950 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,573 | 3,463 | 3,009 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,696 | 4,160 | 3,615 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,793 | 4,221 | 3,668 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,126 | 5,049 | 4,388 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,784 | 5,458 | 4,743 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,936 | 5,553 | 4,825 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,063 | 5,632 | 4,894 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,486 | 5,895 | 5,122 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,570 | 5,946 | 5,167 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,847 | 6,740 | 5,857 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,988 | 10,556 | 9,173 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 132.700 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 136.350 |
| GND | GND | 121.825 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.075 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of London City Airport?
The IATA code of London City Airport is LCY and its ICAO code is EGLC.
Where is London City Airport located?
London City Airport is in London, England, United Kingdom, at 51.5053, 0.0553.
What time zone is London City Airport in?
London City Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/London. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at London City Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 4,948 ft (1,508 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to London City Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 36 km (22 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.