London City Airport (EGLC)
More about London City Airport
London City Airport (EGLC/LCY) is a London private-jet charter gateway for travelers who want the city to be the point of arrival, not a distant transfer. Set within London, United Kingdom, it opens directly onto the capital’s business, diplomatic, cultural, and residential rhythm.
On arrival, EGLC keeps the plan focused: handling arranged around the aircraft, luggage moving with the party, and a car timed to meet the flight. Instead of building the day around a commercial gateway, the private traveler can keep the movement from cabin to car deliberately simple. That matters in London, where schedules often turn on a meeting, a dinner, or a same-day onward departure.
The field’s longest runway is 4,948 ft, a planning detail your advisor will consider without making assumptions about aircraft suitability. Listed charter routes through EGLC include London pairings with New York, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Geneva, Paris, Rome, Ibiza, Lisbon, Nassau, Providenciales, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, and more. From the first inquiry, the right conversation is not only where you are flying from, but how the aircraft, timing, and London arrival should work together.
London Luton Airport (EGGW), Farnborough Airport (EGLF), and Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB) also serve London. Choosing London City Airport is most compelling when the itinerary is centered on the capital itself and the brief favors an arrival field identified with London rather than a broader regional approach. Those alternates remain part of a well-built charter plan, but EGLC earns attention when the city is the destination.
London rewards precision. The right arrival plan can shape the entire stay, from a financial-district meeting to a West End evening, a Mayfair residence, or an onward European sector the same day.
“For EGLC, our charter desk first confirms aircraft and itinerary suitability against the 4,948-ft longest runway before presenting options. Firm dates early help keep more appropriate aircraft choices available.”
Quick Facts
London City Airport at a glance
- ICAO
- EGLC
- IATA
- LCY
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Longest runway
- 4,948 ft
Destinations served by EGLC
Other airports serving the same destinations as EGLC
London City Airport is not the only airport recorded against these destinations. The fields below serve the same cities — weigh them against the facts above before deciding where to fly.
Planning a charter through EGLC
- Confirm the airport
- Quotes for this trip are issued against London City Airport (EGLC). Check that code against your itinerary before the booking is confirmed.
- Share the wider itinerary
- Tell your advisor where the trip begins and ends around London, United Kingdom, and the schedule is built to fit it.
- Runway on record
- The longest runway recorded for this airport is 4,948 ft. Your advisor confirms the aircraft with the operator for every trip.
Popular routes through EGLC
Classes shown are the range fit for each leg, not a restriction at EGLC.
| Route | This airport | Typical aircraft | Flight time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman to London | Arriving London | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 8h 31m – 9h 56m | 3,947 nm |
| Cabo San Lucas to London | Arriving London | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 10h 43m – 12h 30m | 5,003 nm |
| Cancun to London | Arriving London | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 9h 15m – 10h 46m | 4,292 nm |
| Cape Cod to London | Arriving London | Heavy Jets · Ultra Long Haul Jets | 6h 11m – 7h 11m | 2,825 nm |
| Charleston to London | Arriving London | Heavy Jets · Ultra Long Haul Jets | 7h 39m – 8h 54m | 3,529 nm |
| Chicago to London | Arriving London | Heavy Jets · Ultra Long Haul Jets | 7h 27m – 8h 40m | 3,432 nm |
| Courchevel to London | Arriving London | Light Jets · Midsize Jets | 1h 14m – 1h 24m | 448 nm |
| Dallas to London | Arriving London | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 8h 51m – 10h 19m | 4,107 nm |
| Geneva to London | Arriving London | Light Jets · Midsize Jets | 1h 11m – 1h 20m | 423 nm |
| Hilton Head to London | Arriving London | Heavy Jets · Ultra Long Haul Jets | 7h 45m – 9h 1m | 3,574 nm |
| Honolulu to London | Arriving London | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 13h 20m – 15h 34m | 6,256 nm |
| Houston to London | Arriving London | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 9h 3m – 10h 32m | 4,198 nm |
Common questions about London City Airport charter
Can I book a private jet charter into London City Airport?
Yes. London City Airport is listed for private jet charter planning into London, United Kingdom, using ICAO code EGLC and IATA code LCY.
Which routes are available through LCY for a London trip?
The listed charter routes for London City Airport include London pairings with New York, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Geneva, Paris, Rome, Ibiza, Lisbon, Nassau, Providenciales, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, and other named cities in the route set.
What should my flight team know about the runway at EGLC?
London City Airport has a longest runway of 4,948 ft; aircraft and itinerary suitability should be evaluated by the operator before a charter is confirmed.
Why might I use EGLC instead of London Luton, Farnborough, or Biggin Hill?
A traveler might choose London City Airport over London Luton Airport (EGGW), Farnborough Airport (EGLF), or Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB) when the itinerary is centered on London and the preference is to use the field identified with the city itself; those alternates can also be considered for the same destination.
Can Amalfi Jets arrange both inbound and outbound London charters here?
Yes. London City Airport appears in the listed charter routes in both directions, including New York to London and London to New York, Miami to London and London to Miami, and Geneva to London and London to Geneva.
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