London City Airport (EGLC)

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EGLC ICAO
LCY IATA
London City
4,948 ft Longest Runway

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.

Advisor Note
“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

Other airports serving the same destinations as EGLC

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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