Airport code
LCY — London City Airport
LCY is the IATA code for London City Airport, an airport serving London, United Kingdom. Its ICAO code is EGLC, and it operates in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 51.5053, 0.0553 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 19 ft (6 m).
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About London City Airport
London City Airport is an international airport in London, England. It is located in the Royal Docks, about 6 miles (10 km) east of the City of London and 3 miles (5 km) east of Canary Wharf. These are the two centres of London's financial industry, which is a major user of the airport. The airport was developed by the engineering company Mowlem between 1986 and 1987. The airport is owned and operated by London City Airport Limited.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LCY |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | EGLC |
| Airport name | London City Airport |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Time zone | Europe/London (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 51.5053 |
| Longitude | 0.0553 |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,948 ft (1,508 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for London City Airport?
The IATA code for London City Airport is LCY.
What is the ICAO code for London City Airport?
The ICAO code for London City Airport is EGLC.
Where is LCY airport located?
London City Airport (LCY) is located in London, United Kingdom.
What time zone is LCY in?
London City Airport operates in the Europe/London time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to LCY?
The nearest airport to London City Airport (LCY) is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, about 36 km away.
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