London City.
Private aviation guide to London City: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- EGLC
- IATA
- LCY
- Serves
- London
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from LCY.
London City (EGLC) is one of the main private aviation airports serving London.
London City is the closest airport to Canary Wharf and the City, but its steep approach and short runway limit which jets can use it. Light and midsize jets and some long-range types such as Falcon models are approved; many heavy jets are not.
The airport closes from Saturday lunchtime to Sunday lunchtime, so weekend trips usually use Biggin Hill, Farnborough or Luton instead.
Other options in London include Farnborough (FAB), London Biggin Hill (BQH), London Luton (LTN), London Stansted (STN). Flights are operated by CAA-certified operators.
London City at a glance.
| EGLC | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 09/27, 4,948 ft (1,508 m) |
| Opening hours | Mon to Fri 06:30 to 22:00, Sat 06:30 to 12:30, Sun 12:30 to 22:00, holidays 09:00 to 22:00 (local) |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry |
| Distance | About 11 km (7 miles) east of the City of London |
| Rules for private jets | A 5.5 degree steep approach: only aircraft types certified for it, flown by crews approved for it, can land |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, EGLC; Falcon 6X cleared for London City's steep approach, AIN, October 2025. Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
Popular departures.
From LCY by private jet.
- Distance
- 29 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 22m
- One way
- from £5.3k
- Distance
- 39 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 24m
- One way
- from £5.3k
- Distance
- 50 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 25m
- One way
- from £5.3k
- Distance
- 66 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 27m
- One way
- from £5.3k
- Distance
- 73 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 28m
- One way
- from £5.3k
- Distance
- 79 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 29m
- One way
- from £5.3k
Other London airports.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of London City?+
Mon to Fri 06:30 to 22:00, Sat 06:30 to 12:30, Sun 12:30 to 22:00, holidays 09:00 to 22:00 (local).
How long is the runway at London City?+
The longest runway is 09/27, 4,948 ft (1,508 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at London City?+
A 5.5 degree steep approach: only aircraft types certified for it, flown by crews approved for it, can land.
Does London City have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at LCY?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from LCY today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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