London City Airport (LCY)

About London Stansted Airport

London City Airport is located in the London Borough of Newham on a former Docklands site, in the east of London. London City Airport is a single-runway airport, intended for use by short take off and landing aircraft. It principally serves the financial districts of London and in 2006 it handled over 2.3 million passengers, making it the UK’s 17th busiest airport.

Parking at the Airport

There are two parking options at London City Airport. There is a choice of Short Term and Long Term car parks, which are conveniently located adjacent to the Terminal.
Both car parks operate a credit card payment system for your speed and convenience. Alternatively, if you prefer not to use your credit card, you can obtain an entrance ticket from the barrier and pay after completing your stay. The long term car park can be pre-booked for a discounted rate.

Facilities and Services

London City Airport has services to 36 international scheduled destinations across Europe.
It has one terminal that has passenger facilities which include airport information; car hire; cash machines; currency exchange; Internet access; left luggage; lost property; postal services; telephones and facilities for passengers requiring special assistance. The terminal also offers a modest choice of shops and restaurants.

Getting To The Airport

By road - London City Airport is situated adjacent to the King George V Dock. From the A13 take the A112 south towards Docklands. Turn into Hartmann Road to find the entrance to the airport.
By rail - The Docklands Light Railway extension to London City Airport is now open. The station is situated 50 yards from the Airport Terminal and journey times are as follows: Bank - 22 minutes; Canning Town - 8 minutes; Canary Wharf - 14 mintues (change at Poplar - change time 3 minutes). The Docklands Light Railway has several interchange connections with London Undergrounds Tube network and National Rail.
By bus/coach - there are two local buses, London Buses’ route 473 and 474 which connect the airport with local areas.

History of London City Airport

The airport was first proposed in 1981 by the newly formed London Docklands Development Corporation. However construction didn’t begin until 1986 when the HRH, The Prince of Wales laid the first stone of the terminal building. London City Airport was officially opened by HM, The Queen in November 1987.

In 1991 the Secretary of State approved further development plans for the airport to extend the runway, but passenger numbers fell in that year probably due to the Gulf War. In 1992 the Princess of Wales attended the airport to officiate at its re-launch and to unveil the extended runway. The airport continued to grow and by the end of 1995, the numbers of passengers passing through it had reached over 555,000.

Further developments have continued to the airport into the new millennium which include a covered dock edge walkway, a terminal business centre refurbishment and the Jubilee Line opening to passengers. In 2002 the airport celebrated its fifteenth birthday and its 10 millionth passenger and it continues to develop as an important London gateway for air travellers.