The Open Guide to London: the free London guide - Differences between Version 20 and Version 1 of City Airport
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| The smallest of London's airports, however many you think there are, with a single terminal at the western end of the single 3934-foot runway (heading 10/28). Because of the existing buildings in the area, a 5.5 degree approach slope is enforced (the standard is 3 degrees), which combined with noise restrictions and the short runway severely limits the types of aircraft that are able to operate here. In particular, the only commercial jets that have received type approval are the BAe 146 (aka Avro RJ), Dornier 328, ATR 42, Saab 2000, Embraer EMB135 and Fokker F50. The possibility of the Airbus A318 being certified is being investigated, as the RJ series and Fokker 50 are nearing the end of their service lives. |
The smallest of London's airports, however many you think there are, with a single terminal at the western end of the single 3934-foot runway (heading 10/28). Because of the existing buildings in the area, a 5.5 degree approach slope is enforced (the standard is 3 degrees), which combined with noise restrictions and the short runway severely limits the types of aircraft that are able to operate here. In particular, the only commercial jets that have received type approval are the BAe 146 (aka Avro RJ) series and the Fokker F70; the Embraer EMB135 is currently undergoing the approval process. |
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<img src="http://www.lcacc.org/operations/routesmap.gif" width="336" height="316" alt="City Airport route map" align="left" style="margin-right: 15px"> For this reason, most of the flights from City are fairly short. Much of the UK and western Europe is easily accessible, but you won't find transatlantic flights taking off from here. |
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Single-engine aircraft, helicopters and other VTOL craft, and club/leisure flying are not permitted other than in exceptional circumstances. |
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City is unusual in major British airports in that it is not owned or operated by BAA, the British Airports Authority. It may be for this reason, or because it's the smallest London airport, but I have found that it's by far the most pleasant London airport to fly through. |
For this reason, most of the flights from City are fairly short. Much of the UK and western Europe is easily accessible, but you won't find transatlantic flights taking off from here. |
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A [[DLR]] extension [http://www.alwaystouchout.com/project/9 was opened in 2005] to serve the airport. |
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Once a year the airport hosts a "fun day", a combination carnival/funfair and air show, usually on the first Saturday in July. In 2004 this happened on 3 July. [http://www.londoncityairport.com/news/reader/print.asp?param=346 Press release] [http://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/archived/2004/Wk26/Newham%20GluOn%20week%2026/airfundayrecorder.asp More information] [http://firedrake.org/roger/city_airport_fun_day_2004/ Roger's photographs of the air show] |
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<img src="http://www.lcacc.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/operations/routesmap.gif" width=336 height=316><br> Single-engine aircraft, helicopters and other VTOL craft, and club/leisure flying are not permitted. City is unusual in major airports in that it is not owned or operated by BAA, the British Airports Authority. It may be for this reason, or because it's the smallest London airport, but I have found that it's by far the most pleasant London airport to fly through. There is currently a plan to build a [[Jubilee Line]] station to serve the airport. At present, however, the best way to get there is either to take a [[Silverlink North London Line]] train to [[Silvertown Station]] or a [[DLR]] to [[Custom House Station]]. If you're in more of a hurry or don't feel like walking from Custom House, this station does have an interchange with the [[Silverlink North London Line]]. Alternatively, take a 69, 473 or N69 bus; the 69 and N69 go through [[Canning Town Station]], and they all serve [[Plaistow Station]]. Avoid the "London City Airport Bus Link" which you will be offered at [[Canning Town Station]]; the 69 runs more frequently and will accept normal bus tickets. (As of May 2003, the Tube map was showing as 'under construction' the City Airport DLR extension.) * [http://www.londoncityairport.com/ Official airport site] |
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address='Royal Docks, Silvertown, London E16 2PX' category='Travel' easting='295752' edit_type='Normal edit' fax='020 7511 1040' formatted_website_text='londoncityairport.com/">http://www.londoncityairport.com/</a> ' host='172.215.127.226' hours_text='Winter: Mon-Fri 0630-2200; Sat 0630-1230; Sun 1230-2200; PH 0900-2200. Summer: Mon-Fri 0530-2100; Sat 0530-1130; Sun 1130-2100; PH 0800-2100.' latitude='51.504755' locale='Docklands' longitude='0.056891' major_change='1' map_link='http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=542739&Y=180484&A=Y&Z=1' northing='5710065' opening_hours_text='Winter: Mon-Fri 0630-2200; Sat 0630-1230; Sun 1230-2200; PH 0900-2200. Summer: Mon-Fri 0530-2100; Sat 0530-1130; Sun 1130-2100; PH 0800-2100.' phone='020 7646 0000' postcode='E16 2PX' summary='Closest airport to central London located in the Newham docklands area' website='http://www.londoncityairport.com/' website='' |
* [http://www.lcacc.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ Consultative Committee web site - very badly designed] * [http://www.lcacc.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/aircraft/ Allowed aircraft types] ---- [[Category Travel]] / [[Category Docklands]] address='' fax='' formatted_website_text='' hours_text='' website='http://www.londoncityairport.com/' map_link='' opening_hours_text='' phone='' postcode='' website='' |
The smallest of London's airports, however many you think there are, with a single terminal at the western end of the single 3934-foot runway (heading 10/28). Because of the existing buildings in the area, a 5.5 degree approach slope is enforced (the standard is 3 degrees), which combined with noise restrictions and the short runway severely limits the types of aircraft that are able to operate here. In particular, the only commercial jets that have received type approval are the BAe 146 (aka Avro RJ) series and the Fokker F70; the Embraer EMB135 is currently undergoing the approval process.
For this reason, most of the flights from City are fairly short. Much of the UK and western Europe is easily accessible, but you won't find transatlantic flights taking off from here.
Single-engine aircraft, helicopters and other VTOL craft, and club/leisure flying are not permitted.
City is unusual in major airports in that it is not owned or operated by BAA, the British Airports Authority. It may be for this reason, or because it's the smallest London airport, but I have found that it's by far the most pleasant London airport to fly through.
There is currently a plan to build a Jubilee Line station to serve the airport. At present, however, the best way to get there is either to take a Silverlink North London Line train to Silvertown Station or a DLR to Custom House Station. If you're in more of a hurry or don't feel like walking from Custom House, this station does have an interchange with the Silverlink North London Line. Alternatively, take a 69, 473 or N69 bus; the 69 and N69 go through Canning Town Station, and they all serve Plaistow Station. Avoid the "London City Airport Bus Link" which you will be offered at Canning Town Station; the 69 runs more frequently and will accept normal bus tickets. (As of May 2003, the Tube map was showing as 'under construction' the City Airport DLR extension.)
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