LCY
London City Airport
London · United KingdomICAO EGLC
London City Airport (LCY) is an airport serving London, United Kingdom, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 51° 30' 19.1" N, 0° 3' 19.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 19 feet (6 meters) above sea level. With 35 direct destinations served by 13 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/London (GMT+1).
Destinations
35
Airlines
13
Elevation ft
19/ 6m
Europe/London
GMT+1
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Airport Details
IATA Code
LCY
ICAO Code
EGLC
City
London
Country
United Kingdom
Elevation
19 ft
Local Time
05:31 PM (GMT+1)
Coordinates
Latitude:51.5053°
Longitude:0.0553°
Popular Routes from LCY
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 209 mi | 0h 54m | short-haul | 86 kg | View |
| RTM | Rotterdam, Netherlands | 191 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 78 kg | View |
| FLR | Florence, Italy | 742 mi | 1h 54m | short-haul | 305 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 387 mi | 1h 14m | short-haul | 159 kg | View |
| ZRH | Zurich, Switzerland | 473 mi | 1h 24m | short-haul | 194 kg | View |
| AGP | Malaga, Spain | 1,048 mi | 2h 39m | medium-haul | 263 kg | View |
| ANR | Antwerp, Belgium | 192 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 79 kg | View |
| BES | Brest, France | 290 mi | 1h 3m | short-haul | 119 kg | View |
| BVE | Brive, France | 452 mi | 1h 21m | short-haul | 185 kg | View |
| DOL | Deauville, France | 148 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 61 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LCY
13 active airlines serving London City Airport.
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Air France
AFFrance
Alitalia
AZItaly
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
CityJet
WXIreland
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Luxair
LGLuxembourg
SkyWork Airlines
SXSwitzerland
Skynet Airlines
SIIreland
Swiss International Air Lines
LXSwitzerland
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to London City Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | London | United Kingdom | 36 km |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | London | United Kingdom | 44 km |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | London | United Kingdom | 43 km |
| Southend Airport | SEN | Southend | United Kingdom | 45 km |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | London | United Kingdom | 50 km |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Southampton | United Kingdom | 116 km |
| Le Havre Octeville Airport | LEH | Le Havre | France | 219 km |
| Deauville-Saint-Gatien Airport | DOL | Deauville | France | 238 km |
Other Airports in United Kingdom
Aberdeen Dyce Airport
ABZAberdeen
Anglesey Airport
VLYAngelsey
Barra Airport
BRRBarra
Belfast International Airport
BFSBelfast
George Best Belfast City Airport
BHDBelfast
Benbecula Airport
BEBBenbecula
Birmingham International Airport
BHXBirmingham
Blackpool International Airport
BLKBlackpool
Bournemouth Airport
BOHBournemouth
Bristol Airport
BRSBristol
Campbeltown Airport
CALCampbeltown
Cardiff International Airport
CWLCardiff
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 51° 30' 19.1" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 0° 3' 19.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 51.505299
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 0.055278
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/London
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 05:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 19 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 6 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for London City Airport?
The IATA code for London City Airport is LCY, and its ICAO code is EGLC. The airport is located in London, United Kingdom.
How many destinations can you fly to from LCY?
There are 35 direct destinations available from London City Airport (LCY) in London, United Kingdom.
What airlines fly from LCY?
There are 13 airlines operating from LCY, including Air Berlin, Air France, Alitalia, British Airways, CityJet, and more.
What timezone is London City Airport in?
London City Airport is in the Europe/London timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of London City Airport?
London City Airport sits at an elevation of 19 feet (6 meters) above sea level.
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