Introduction and History - London City airport is
based in the very heart if London, close to the financial City district.
Flights connect to other UK airports and select European destinations. Local
bus services and the Docklands light railway connect Docklands routes to
London City airport. In 1981 the outline proposal submitted to the London
Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC) to build new airport. In 1983 a
application for planning permission was submitted. In 1983 the Port of London
Authority leased out land in Royal Docks area. In 1984 SOS (Secretary of
State) suggest positive to planning application. Permission finally given in
1986. Work begins following foundation stone ceremony by Prince Charles. In
1987 the Queen opened London City airport. In 1992, European jet flights
approved. In 1994 traffic numbers double from previous year with new routes to
Dublin. In 2003 BA opens flights to Paris, Geneva and Frankfurt. In 2005 the
airport wins prize for best corporate aviation passenger handling facilities
in Europe. The airport is located 6 miles from the City of London and about
ten miles from the West End.
Facilities - The airports facilities include a bank,
ATM'S, bureaux de change, left luggage, lost property service, coin-operated,
card and phone card phones and a shoeshine service. Check in is located on the
ground floor of the terminal. Check in is 20 minutes before departure. .. The
2 ATM's (Barclays and Abbey National) in the airport are located on the ground
floor accepting credit and debit and Switch cards.. Disabled facilities
include aircraft boarding assistance, adapted shuttle buses and dedicated car
parking spaces.. .
Food - the main food outlets inside the airport are
as follows: - The Meridian Line fin dining restaurant is located in the
terminal on the 1st floor of the terminal, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
It provides dining for one hundred and ten guests. Coffee Corner Wine and
Tapas Bar serves hot and cold Tapas, refreshments and snacks. In the departure
lounge, Trattoria serves seafood and pasta. Marché Frais sells snacks and hot
and cold drinks such as salads, baguettes and pastries. Bewleys café coffee
shop serves light snacks, hot and cold drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Shops - the shops in London City airport are as
follows:- World News (selling magazines, newspapers, books, greetings cards,
pharmaceutical items, camera film, tourist gifts and confectionery); Bally
(selling crafted shoes, accessories and apparel); Bewleys (selling coffees,
teas, chocolates and confectionary); Hughes and Hughes Bookshop (selling a
wide books); Nuance Travel Shopping (for the Duty and Tax Free items such as
Hugo Boss; Ted Baker; Mont Blanc Pens and Watches).
Car Parking - The short and long term term car parks
are located next to the terminal building.
Business Travellers - The business facilities at the
airport include the air conditioned and sound proofed Meridian Business
Centre. It is situated on the 1st floor in the terminal building. The facility
is designed for meetings, conference or training requirements. There are
private rooms and audio visual equipment nd a conference suite.
Getting There and Local Travel Connections - getting
there by road is simple... London City Airport is situated 6 miles east of the
City of London about 15 minutes drive from Tower Bridge. . The main train
connections are as follows: Canning Town tube on the Jubilee line provides
access to the heart of London. From the tube there ia a regular shuttle bus to
the airport.. To reach the airport by taxi The black taxi cabs are available
in the licensed taxi rank outside the terminal building.. To use either bus or
coach to get there For Silvertown, Canning Town, Stratford, Leytonstone and
Walthamstow (bus 69) departing every 10 minutes. For Stratford, Silvertown,
North Woolwich, and Prince Regent Station (473). For Canning Town, North
Woolwich and East Beckton (474).
Local Tourist Attractions Near to London City Airport -
The list of tourist attractions in London is almost endless; highlights
include:- Changing of the Guard, Tower Bridge, The London Dungeon, Madame
Tussauds and The London Eye.
Airport Contact Details - the website address is http://www.londoncityairport.com/
and you can call them on (020 7646 0088). London City Airport (LCY) - . The
address of the airport is Royal Docks, London, Greater London, E16 2PX. The
airport codes are ICAO Code: and the IATA Code:LCY
Guide to London City Airport