Information about London City Airport

Facts about London City Airport

IATA:

LCY

ICAO:

EGLC

City:

London

Region:

Greater London

Country:

England

Country Code:

GB

Type:

Commercial Airport

Timezone:

Europe/London

Latitude:

51.504871

Longitude:

0.053961

GPS Coordinates:

51°30' N, 00°03' E

Passenger Category:

International Airport

Role:

International Airport

The historical and tourist importance of the area

The airport is surrounded by the historic Royal Docks, an important reminder of London's maritime and industrial past. Nearby attractions include the Museum of London Docklands, Canary Wharf and the Thames Barrier. The Elizabeth Olympic Park and its sporting and cultural venues are also within easy reach, while central London provides access to landmarks such as the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, the British Museum and the West End. The Thames waterfront offers walking and cycling routes through a rapidly regenerated part of the capital.

Food, shopping and when to visit

Canary Wharf, the Royal Docks and nearby East London provide a broad range of restaurants, cafés, pubs and food markets, with British, European, Asian, Middle Eastern, African and other international cuisines widely available. Major shopping and dining centres are located at Canary Wharf and Westfield Stratford City. London's attractions operate throughout the year, while late spring through early autumn is particularly pleasant for exploring the docks, parks and riverside areas.

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