EGLC — LONDON CITY
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ARP coordinates and site at AD |
Lat: 513019N
Long: 0000319E
Mid point of Runway 09/27. |
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Direction and distance from city |
6 NM E of City of London. |
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Elevation / Reference temperature / Mean Low Temperature |
20 FT / 20 °C / - |
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Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN |
149 FT |
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Magnetic Variation / Annual Change |
0.59°E (2022) / 0.19°E |
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AD Administration |
LONDON CITY AIRPORT LTD |
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Address |
Royal Docks, Silvertown, London E16 2PX. | |
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Telephone |
01489-571177 (ATC) 020-7646 0000 (Administration) | |
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Telefax |
020-7511 1040 (Administration) 020-7511 0248 (Ops/FBU) | |
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Type of Traffic permitted (IFR/VFR) |
IFR/VFR |
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Remarks |
All telephone calls to ATC are recorded. |
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AD Administration |
Mon-Fri 0630-2200 (0530-2100); Sat 0630-1230 (0530-1130); Sun 1230-2200 (1130-2100); PH 0900-2200 (0800-2100). |
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Customs and immigration |
Mon-Fri 0630-2230 (0530-2130); Sat 0630-1330 (0530-1230); Sun and PH 0900-2300 (0800-2200). Prior notice required by 1400 (1300) on previous day. |
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Health and sanitation | |
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AIS Briefing Office | |
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ATS Reporting Office (ARO) | |
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MET Briefing Office |
As aerodrome hours. |
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ATS |
As aerodrome hours. See also AD 2.18. |
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Fuelling |
As aerodrome hours. |
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Handling |
As aerodrome hours. |
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Security |
As aerodrome hours. |
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De-icing |
As aerodrome hours. |
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Remarks |
Aerodrome Hours are maximum permitted for scheduling purposes. |
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Cargo handling facilities | |
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Fuel and oil types |
AVTUR JET A-1 |
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Fuelling facilities/capacity |
Road Tanker up to 37,500 LT. |
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De-icing facilities |
Available via handling agent. |
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Hangar space for visiting aircraft |
None. |
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Repair facilities for visiting aircraft |
Available by arrangement. |
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Remarks |
A nominated handling agent is mandatory for all visiting aircraft. Handling for corporate and General Aviation by arrangement with London City Airport Jet Centre, Tel: 020-7646 0400; Fax: 020-7646 0450; SITA: LCYGAXH |
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Hotels |
Hotels in the vicinity |
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Restaurants |
Restaurant, buffet bar. |
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Transportation |
Trains, buses, taxis, hire cars. Nearest railway station: London City Airport (Docklands Light Railway). |
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Medical facilities |
Limited first aid treatment. |
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Bank and Post Office |
Bureau de Change. |
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Tourist Office | |
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Remarks |
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AD category for fire fighting services |
RFF Category A6 |
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Rescue equipment |
Water borne rescue equipment as per Aerodrome Manual. |
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Capability for removal of disabled aircraft |
Limited facilities available |
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Remarks |
RFFS available throughout aerodrome operating hours. |
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Type of clearing equipment |
Mechanical, Chemical de-icing. |
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Clearance priorities |
Standard |
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Remarks |
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Apron surface and strength |
EAST APRON Surface: Concrete MAIN APRON (STAND 10) Surface: Concrete PCR 387/R/C/Y/U MAIN APRON (STANDS 3-9) Surface: Concrete PCR 285/R/C/Y/U |
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Taxiway width, surface and strength |
Taxiway TANGO (BTN A-D): 15 M Surface: Concrete PCR 440/R/B/W/T |
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Taxiway TANGO (BTN D-E): 22 M Surface: Concrete | ||
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Taxiway TANGO (BTN E-M): 18 M Surface: Concrete | ||
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Taxiway TANGO (BTN T1-A): 16 M Surface: Concrete PCR 285/R/C/Y/U | ||
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Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation |
Apron 17 FT |
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VOR checkpoints | |
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INS checkpoints |
See Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart. |
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Remarks |
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Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and visual docking/parking guidance system of aircraft stands |
Self-manoeuvring stand marking (with marshalling assistance). |
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Runway and taxiway markings and lighting |
Runway marking aid(s): 09/27 : Runway threshold. Runway designators. Aiming point and TDZ markings. |
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Taxiway marking aid(s): | ||
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Yellow centre-line. Enhanced taxiway centre-line markings in place on all taxiways. | ||
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Taxiway light(s): Green centre-line lights with amber Intermediate Hold Point lighting. | ||
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Stop bars and runway guard lights (if any) |
Red stop bars and co-located runway guard lights on access taxiways. |
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Other runway protection measures | |
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Remarks |
Taxiway: Apron and access taxiways green centre-line lights augmented with blue edge lights on curves. Selectable lead-on lights. Blue edge lights on edges of runway turning areas and apron. |
| In Approach/Take-off areas | ||||||
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| Obstacle ID/ Designation | Obstacle Type | Obstacle Position | Elevation/Height | Obstruction Lighting Type/Colour | Remarks | |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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(TC2 GALLIONS 3B) 27/APPROACH 09/TAKE-OFF |
CRANE |
513027.14N 0000443.86E |
244 FT |
222 FT |
Yes Red |
End estimated December 2024. |
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(2024/CR/082) 09/APPROACH |
CRANE |
513026N 0000110W |
629 FT |
613 FT |
Yes Red |
Upper Bank Street, London, E14. |
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(2024/CR/082) 09/APPROACH |
CRANE |
513026N 0000110W |
636 FT |
620 FT |
Yes Red |
Upper Bank Street, London, E14. |
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(2024/CR/082) 09/APPROACH |
CRANE |
513025N 0000110W |
641 FT |
635 FT |
Yes Red |
Upper Bank Street, London, E14. |
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(EGLC5562) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF |
BRIDGE TOWER |
513023.39N 0000223.63E |
77 FT |
62 FT |
No | |
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(EGLC1677) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF |
BUILDING |
513020.32N 0000101.22W |
703 FT |
680 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGLC6407) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF |
BUILDING UNDER DEMOLITION |
513019.99N 0000152.23E |
94 FT |
80 FT |
No | |
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(EGLC2064) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF |
BUILDING |
513019.58N 0000049.73W |
528 FT |
515 FT |
No | |
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(EGLC1198) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF |
BUILDING |
513019.38N 0000152.00E |
170 FT |
151 FT |
No | |
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(EGLC1073) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF |
BUILDING |
513019.16N 0000149.65E |
178 FT |
161 FT |
No | |
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(EGLC1100) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF |
CANARY WHARF TOWER |
513017.79N 0000110.16W |
806 FT |
775 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGLC3043) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF |
BUILDING |
513016.08N 0000511.20W |
1015 FT |
1002 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGLC1676) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF |
BUILDING |
513013.43N 0000103.45W |
692 FT |
661 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGLC2107) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF |
BUILDING |
513011.57N 0000112.65W |
524 FT |
501 FT |
No | |
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09/APPROACH |
CRANE |
513007.00N 0000043.00W |
640 FT |
634 FT |
Yes Red |
Wood Wharf. |
| In circling area and at aerodrome | ||||||
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| Obstacle ID/ Designation | Obstacle Type | Obstacle Position | Elevation/Height | Obstruction Lighting Type/Colour | Remarks | |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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CRANE |
513232.00N 0000008.00W |
610 FT |
593 FT |
Yes Red |
Meridain Steps, Great Eastern Road, Stratford. End estimated February 2028. | |
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CRANE |
513043.10N 0000132.15E |
292 FT |
287 FT |
Yes Steady red |
Canning town. End estimated July 2025. | |
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2024/CR/099 |
CRANE |
513028N 0000339E |
185 FT |
170 FT |
Yes Red |
Royal Albert way E16. |
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(EGLC3261) |
MARINE RADAR |
513028.07N 0000446.02E |
239 FT |
222 FT |
No | |
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2025/CR/021 |
CRANE |
513025.0N 0000033.0W |
560 FT |
543 FT |
Yes Red |
Trafalgar Way E14. End estimated January 2026. |
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2025/CR/021 |
CRANE |
513025.0N 0000035.0W |
582 FT |
568 FT |
Yes Red |
Trafalgar Way E14. End estimated January 2026. |
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(EGLC5502) |
ATC TOWER |
513014.46N 0000300.35E |
68 FT |
51 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGLC5170) |
REMOTE TOWER AERIAL |
513010.47N 0000320.07E |
192 FT |
174 FT |
Yes Red | |
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2024/CR/059 |
CRANE |
513003N 0000219E |
196 FT |
184 FT |
Yes Red |
Thames Road, Silvertown. End estimated August 2027. |
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CRANE |
513003.6N 0000122.0W |
776 FT |
768 FT |
Yes |
Consort Place. | |
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CRANE |
513003.0N 0000122.6W |
590 FT |
581 FT |
Yes |
Consort Place. | |
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(EGLC5501) |
INDUSTRIAL CHIMNEY |
513000.81N 0000252.87E |
307 FT |
294 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGLC1020) |
INDUSTRIAL CHIMNEY |
513000.65N 0000254.16E |
307 FT |
296 FT |
Yes Red | |
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2024/CR/088 |
CRANE |
512956N 0000336E |
208 FT |
203 FT |
Yes Red |
Store Road, North Woolwich. End estimated October 2025. |
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CRANE |
512944.0N 0000036.0E |
496 FT |
481 FT |
Yes Red |
Greenwich Peninsula. End estimated September 2025. | |
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2024/CR/054 |
CRANE |
512939.40N 0000347.04W |
606 FT |
598 FT |
Yes Red |
Clements Road, Bermondsey. End estimated June 2026. |
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2024/CR/054 |
CRANE |
512938.70N 0000345.38W |
606 FT |
596 FT |
Yes Red |
Clements Road, Bermondsey. End estimated June 2026. |
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2024/CR/054 |
CRANE |
512937.52N 0000344.84W |
528 FT |
521 FT |
Yes Red |
Clements Road, Bermondsey. End estimated June 2026. |
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2024/CR/081 |
CRANE |
512932N 0000406E |
321 FT |
285 FT |
Yes Red |
Beresford Street, Woolwich. |
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2024/CR/081 |
CRANE |
512932N 0000406E |
357 FT |
322 FT |
Yes Red |
Beresford Street, Woolwich. |
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CRANE |
512929.64N 0000253.39E |
314 FT |
293 FT |
Yes Red |
Woodhill. | |
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CRANE |
512922.0N 0000406.0E |
344 FT |
302 FT |
Yes Red |
Woolwich. | |
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(EGLC6273) |
MAST |
512806.22N 0000356.48E |
569 FT |
154 FT |
Yes Red | |
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Associated MET Office |
MET OFFICE HEATHROW |
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Hours of service MET Office outside hour |
H24 |
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Office responsible for TAF preparation Periods of validity |
MET OFFICE HEATHROW 9 hours |
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Trend forecast Interval of issuance | |
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Briefing/consultation provided |
Self briefing/telephone. |
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Flight documentation Language(s) used |
Charts abbreviated plain language text. TAFs/METARs. English |
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Charts and other information available for briefing or consultation | |
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Supplementary equipment available for providing information |
Automated recording telephone (ATIS): +44 (0)207-511 6055. |
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ATS units provided with information |
LONDON CITY |
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Additional information (limitation of service, etc.) |
RVR 25-1500 M. |
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Designations RWY Number |
True bearing |
Dimensions of RWY | Surface of RWY/ SWY/ Strength |
THR co-ordinates/ THR Geoid undulation | THR elevation/ Highest elevation of TDZ of precision APP RWY | Slope of RWY/ SWY |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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09 |
092.87° |
1508 x 30 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt, Grooved PCR 318/F/C/W/U |
513020.06N 0000239.58E 149.2 FT |
THR 19.4 FT TDZ 19.5 FT | |
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27 |
272.89° |
1508 x 30 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt, Grooved PCR 318/F/C/W/U |
513017.60N 0000357.68E 149.1 FT |
THR 20.0 FT TDZ 20.0 FT |
| SWY Dimensions | Clearway Dimensions | Strip Dimensions | RESA Dimensions, Overshoot / Undershoot | Location/description of arresting system | OFZ | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
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295 x 30 M |
258 x 150 M |
1628 x 150 M |
120 x 90 M - |
An engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) is located within each runway overrun. RWY 09 overrun EMAS bed is 91.3 M x 32 M. RWY 27 overrun bed is 82.7 M x 32 M. |
RWY 09 | |
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309 x 30 M |
216 x 150 M |
1628 x 150 M |
190 x 90 M - |
An engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) is located within each runway overrun. RWY 09 overrun EMAS bed is 91.3 M x 32 M. RWY 27 overrun bed is 82.7 M x 32 M. |
RWY 27 |
| Runway designator |
TORA |
TODA |
ASDA |
LDA |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|
09 |
1199 M |
1457 M |
1494 M |
1494 M | |
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27 |
1199 M |
1415 M |
1508 M |
1508 M |
| RWY | Approach lighting Type/ Length/ Intensity | Threshold lighting Colour/ Wing bars | VASIS/ MEHT/ PAPI/PAPI Dist from THR | TDZ,lightingLength | Runway Centre LinelightingLength/ Spacing/Colour/ Intensity | Runway edge lighting Length/ Spacing/Colour/ Intensity | Runway end lighting Colour/ Wing bars | Stopway lightingLength/Colour | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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09 |
Centre-line with two crossbars 15 M spacing. 297 M Light intensity high |
Green Light intensity high With HI elev green wingbars |
PAPI Left / 5.5 ° 49 FT 166 M |
Two pairs of white inset HI lights on runway 477 M upwind of threshold mark end of TDZ's (see AD 2.20, paragraph 6). |
Colour coded 15 M spacing Light intensity high |
Bi-directional 30 M spacing. Light intensity high |
Red |
EDGE: Yellow runway edge lights for final 480 M of the full runway length. | |
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27 |
Centre-line with one crossbar 15 M spacing. 397 M Light intensity high |
Green Light intensity high With HI green flush wingbars |
PAPI Right / 5.5 ° 49 FT 167 M |
Two pairs of white inset HI lights on runway 475 M upwind of threshold mark end of TDZ's (see AD 2.20, paragraph 6). |
Colour coded 15 M spacing Light intensity high |
Bi-directional 30 M spacing. Light intensity high |
Red |
EDGE: Yellow runway edge lights for final 480 M of the full runway length. |
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ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation | |
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LDI location and lighting Anemometer location and lighting |
Anemometer: 513022.12N 0000247.13E (LGTD) - 513020.14N 0000350.28E (LGTD) - 513021.06N 0000319.42E (LGTD). |
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TWY edge and centre line lighting | |
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Secondary power supply/switch-over time |
Yes/1 second. |
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Remarks |
Apron floodlighting. Obstacle lighting. |
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Coordinates TLOF or THR of FATO, geoid undulation | |
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TLOF and/or FATO elevation | |
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TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, strength, marking, lighting | |
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True BRG of FATO | |
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Declared distance available | |
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APP and FATO lighting | |
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RMK |
See AD 2.20, paragraph 5a. |
| Designation and lateral limits | Vertical Limits | Airspace Class | ATS unit callsign/ language | Transition Altitude | Hours of applicability | Remarks |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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LONDON/CITY CTR 513445N 0001108W - 513409N 0000826E thence clockwise by the arc of a circle radius 5 NM centred on 513019N 0000319E to 512610N 0000747E - 512640N 0000811W thence anti-clockwise by the arc of a circle radius 12 NM centred on 512812N 0002713W to 513445N 0001108W |
Upper limit: 2500 FT ALT Lower limit: SFC |
D |
HEATHROW RADAR English |
6000 FT |
H24. | |
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LONDON/CITY ATZ A circle, 2 NM radius, centred at 513019N 0000319E on longest notified runway (09/27) |
Upper limit: 2000 FT AGL Lower limit: SFC |
D |
HEATHROW RADAR English |
6000 FT |
H24. |
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Service | Callsign | Channel/Frequency(MHz) | SATVOICE number(s) | Logon Address |
Hours of Operation | Remarks |
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2 |
3 |
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5 |
6 |
7 |
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APP |
THAMES DIRECTOR |
132.700 Also used by Biggin Hill traffic. |
0600-2300 (0500-2200). | |||
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TWR |
CITY GROUND |
121.830 DOC 2 NM/GND. |
As directed by ATC |
Aircraft that are not equipped for 8.33 kHz frequencies cannot operate at this aerodrome. | ||
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CITY TOWER |
118.080 DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT. |
Mon-Fri 0630-2230 (0530-2130); Sat 0630-1230 (0530-1130); Sun 1230-2230 (1130-2130); PH 0900-2230 (0800-2130). | ||||
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129.455 DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT. |
As directed by ATC | |||||
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RADAR |
HEATHROW RADAR |
125.625 |
H24 | |||
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THAMES DIRECTOR |
128.025 |
As directed by ATC | ||||
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132.700 |
0600-2300 (0500-2200). | |||||
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133.455 |
As directed by ATC | |||||
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ATIS |
CITY INFORMATION |
136.355
If unavailable call Tower on 118.080 MHz. Thames Director will advise. |
Mon-Fri 0630-2230 (0530-2130); Sat 0630-1230 (0530-1130); Sun 1230-2230 (1130-2100); PH 0900-2230 (0800-2100). | |||
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OTHER |
CITY FIRE |
121.600 Non-ATS frequency. |
Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. |
| Type of Aid CAT of ILS/MLS MAG Var/VOR Declination | Ident | Frequency | Hours of Operation | Position of transmitting antenna coordinates | Elevation of DME transmitting antenna | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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ILS/LOC I 1.39°E (2027) |
ILST |
111.150 MHz |
HO |
513017.44N 0000403.03E |
(RWY 09) | |
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ILS/GP |
ILST |
331.550 MHz |
HO |
513021.77N 0000246.08E |
5.5° ILS Ref Datum Hgt 35 FT. | |
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ILS/LOC I 1.39°E (2027) |
ILSR |
111.150 MHz |
HO |
513020.30N 0000231.79E |
(RWY 27) | |
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ILS/GP |
ILSR |
331.550 MHz |
HO |
513019.72N 0000351.26E |
5.5° ILS Ref Datum Hgt 35 FT. | |
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VOR/DME 1.22°E (2027) 0.8°E (2023) |
LON |
83X 113.600 MHz |
H24 |
512914.09N 0002759.54W |
113 FT |
VOR DOC: 20 NM/50,000 FT (10 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R094-164, 35 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R064-094 and 40 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R254-289). There may be VOR bearing fluctuations in Sector R334-170. |
|
DME |
ILST |
48Y 111.150 MHz |
HO |
513022.05N 0000246.56E |
42 FT |
(RWY 09) |
|
DME |
ILSR |
48Y 111.150 MHz |
HO |
513020.02N 0000351.11E |
40 FT |
(RWY 27) |
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NDB 1.39°E (2027) |
LCY |
322.000 kHz |
H24 |
513015.66N 0000403.01E |
On AD. Range 10 NM. | |
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VOR/DME 1.39°E (2027) 1.1°E (2024) |
BIG |
98X 115.100 MHz |
H24 |
511951.15N 0000205.32E |
589 FT |
VOR DOC: 20 NM/50,000 FT (30 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R259-314 and 45 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R314-344). DME DOC: 60 NM/50,000 FT (125 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R284-044 and 100 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R044-134). |
No aeroplane registered in the United Kingdom shall use the aerodrome unless there is contained in its Flight Manual data and procedures for approach path angles of 5.5° or steeper and no other aeroplane shall use the aerodrome unless it has data and procedures for approach path angles of 5.5° or steeper which have been approved or otherwise authorised by the regulatory authority of the State in which it is registered.
The use of the aerodrome is subject to prior permission of the Airport Director. Additionally operators of aircraft are required to satisfy the Airport Director that they are able to comply with local noise restrictions applicable to the airport.
Extensions to opening hours (shown by the latest NOTAM) are available on request to the Airport Director or his representative. Delayed aircraft may be permitted to operate 30 minutes beyond published maximum operating hours shown at AD 2.3 item 1 by prior arrangement.
Operations by all aircraft shall be permitted only when the runway is dry, or if wet devoid of other than small areas of water not exceeding 3 MM in depth. Operations will be prohibited when the runway is contaminated by ice or slush to a depth exceeding 3 MM, or dry snow to a depth of 10 MM, or the reported friction measurement is reported as worse than 'medium' provided that this condition shall not apply if there is an appropriate entry covering operation from contaminated runways contained in the relevant flight manual.
The aerodrome is not available for use by single engine aircraft. Available to fixed-wing aircraft only. Recreational flying is not permitted.
Single pilot operations are not permitted.
It is not permitted to nominate EGLC as a diversion aerodrome.
All flights operating at London City Airport require a slot allocated by Airport Coordination Ltd (ACL). Requests for ad-hoc slot allocations should be made to ACL during working hours Mon-Fri 0830-1700 (0730-1600) by SITA: LONACXH; e-mail: lonacxh@acl-uk.org; or Tel: 0208-564 0605, Fax: 0208-564 0691. Outside these times, during published operating hours to Aerodrome Operations Stand Planner 0207-646 0083. OCS account holders can add, change and cancel slots at any time on the online coordination portal: https://www.online-coordination.com/default.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1.
All aircraft shall only commence start up and taxi when a marshaller is present and available to provide relevant signals.
When operating on the aprons, high visibility tabards must be worn and fastened.
Ground service crews are responsible for removal of all chocks.
Pilots are reminded not to cross the taxiway double white lines when conducting visual inspections of aircraft.
Pilots are requested to use minimum power when manoeuvring on and off parking stands and when entering the runway. The use of minimum power is particularly emphasised when holding at the entry points to the runway and when entering the runway.
Parking: Pilots should self-manoeuvre their aircraft on to the appropriate stand lead-in line (as directed by ATC) and approach the stand as closely as possible. Direction to the final parking position will be provided by marshallers. Under no circumstances may aircraft enter a stand without guidance from marshallers.
Under no circumstances may aircraft self park or taxi without guidance from marshallers.
GA Apron: Pilots will be directed by ATC to taxi to the Jet Centre. Pilots must then follow the marshaller’s instructions for parking.
To ensure adequate wing tip clearance is maintained from adjacent stands, it is imperative that pilots follow the lead-out markings on all stands.
Pre-departure ATC clearance by datalink (DCL) is available at London City Airport for suitably equipped aircraft. If an attempt to obtain DCL is unsuccessful aircraft must instead request via RTF. Pilots are to request departure clearance no later than EOBT - 10.
If the aircraft is not adequately positioned on stand the pilot should proceed as directed by ATC. Prior to undertaking the manoeuvre, in order to re-position onto stand, the pilot must request permission from ATC to enter the taxilane and advise ATC if the aircraft is unable to follow the stand lead-off line. Only once permission has been granted by ATC shall the pilot commence the movement into the taxilane.
Use of aircraft Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) are subject to strict controls as set out in published airport regulations. Between the hours of Mon-Fri 0630-2200 (0530-2100); Sat 0630-1230 (0530-1130); Sun 1230-2200 (1130-2100), APUs should be shut down as soon as practicable following arrival and not restarted until 10 minutes prior to departure, except when the outside air temperature (as promulgated by ATC) is below +5C or above +20C. Flights with departure times at or just after published airfield opening time are able to start APU from STD -10 mins but not before Mon-Sat 0620 (0520) or Sun 1220 (1120). Operators wishing to use their APU during the above conditions should contact ATC and inform them of APU start-up. This will allow ATC and AO to note APU running times that may be required by the local authority. The use of APUs are not permitted outside of published airfield operating hours unless the airfield operating hours have been extended. Fixed Electrical Ground Power (FEGP) or Mobile Ground Power (MGP) must be used whenever available and serviceable.
Pilots should caution other aircraft in the process of parking when taxiing.
E295/E290/BCS1 – Stand 10L: When parking on Stand 10L, E295/E290/BCS1 are not to vacate the runway at Alpha. When parking Stand 10L, Stand 9 will be vacant.
London City Airport is not suitable for lower than standard category I operations.
Windshear - When landing on either runway in strong wind conditions pilots may experience building induced turbulence and/or windshear. Pilots initiating a missed approach due to windshear should report Windshear Go-Around to alert ATC to possibility of a level bust. The Standard Missed Approach altitude is 2000 FT.
Compass Error when using Runway 27 hold. Some aircraft types may experience magnetic disturbances, affecting the Heading Reference System. Pilots should ensure that, when positioned for take-off from Runway 27, the aircraft heading reference is checked against the runway alignment. Flight crew noticing a compass anomaly should notify ATC as soon as possible.
Level Bust - All Standard Instrument Departures have stop altitudes of 3000 FT due to presence of London TMA.
Use of the airport by helicopters is not permitted without prior authorisation from the Airport Authority.
See EGLL AD 2.22 and chart AD 2-EGLL-3-2 for details of helicopter procedures within the London CTR and London City CTR.
Minimum Runway Occupancy Time - Departing Aircraft.
The crew of departing aircraft must inform ATC if they are not ready for departure when instructed by ATC to line-up.
Whenever possible, cockpit checks should be completed prior to line-up and any checks requiring completion when lined-up on the runway should be kept to the minimum required.
Pilots not able to comply with these requirements should notify City Tower as soon as possible.
Minimum Runway Occupancy Time - Arriving Aircraft.
Pilots are reminded that prompt exit from the runway enables ATC to apply minimum spacing on final approach that will achieve maximum runway utilisation and will minimise the occurrence of 'go-arounds'.
No taxiway to be used as a RET. Any aircraft that continues landing roll beyond TWY Kilo may infringe the ILS critical area.
Pilots expecting to use the full runway length to stop (e.g. due aircraft weight/meteorological conditions) are requested to inform Thames Director on first contact.
The end of the Runway 09 477 M and Runway 27 475 M TDZ is marked with two pairs of white inset high intensity lights. This visual reference may be lost prior to landing depending on point of touchdown and attitude of the aircraft. If during final approach it is anticipated that the touchdown point will be outside this area, a missed approach procedure should be initiated.
Only training necessary for the operation of aircraft at the aerodrome will be permitted. All training is subject to the approval of the Airport Director.
Noise abatement procedures for aircraft departing London City and joining Controlled Airspace are included in the appropriate Standard Instrument Departure (SID) instructions.
Aircraft departing London City CTR/CTA into the FIR or departing on training flights within the London City CTR/CTA are to climb straight ahead to a minimum of 1000 FT AAL before turning on track unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
Aircraft making approaches to London City without assistance from the ILS shall follow a descent path which will not result in its being at any time lower than the approach path that would be followed by an aircraft using the ILS glide path.
Pilots of aircraft carrying out visual approaches to Runway 09 and Runway 27 shall not fly below altitude 1600 FT and 1500 FT respectively until established on the final approach.
To minimise disturbance in areas adjacent to the aerodrome, commanders of aircraft are requested to keep the use of reverse thrust to the utmost minimum, while ensuring the safe operation of the aircraft.
To minimise disturbance in areas adjacent to the aerodrome, when landing on Runway 09, commanders of aircraft are requested to avoid extending landing gear before ODLEG, unless required to do so by operating conditions to maintain the safety of the aircraft.
Standard Arrival Routes - London City
The standard routes for inbound aircraft are detailed in the Standard Arrival Routes (STAR) shown at AD 2-EGLC-7-STAR Charts.
RNAV 1 IFR Arrivals from the ATS En-Route Structure via JACKO or GODLU
Aircraft and crews equipped and approved for RNAV 1 operations can expect to be cleared to fly an RNAV1 Transition as detailed in AD 2-EGLC-7-RNAV 1 Charts.
Inbound Speed Control
ATC normally issue speed control instructions of 160 KT until 5 DME on Runway 09 and 160 KT until 6 DME on Runway 27. If necessary pilots may reduce speed 1.0 DME prior to these distances without reference to ATC. Speed reductions prior to this shall be advised to Thames Director on first contact.
All Standard Instrument Departures have stop altitudes of 3000 FT due to presence of London TMA traffic 1000 FT above.
Departure Speed Restriction: In order to optimise the departure flow and assist in the separation between successive departing aircraft a speed limit of 250 KT IAS below FL 100 is applicable until removed by ATC. ATC may remove the speed restriction by using the phrase ‘No ATC Speed Restriction’. Pilots are reminded that this phrase does not relieve the pilot of the responsibility to adhere to the ground track of the Noise Preferential Route, which may require a speed/power limitation.
If for any reason pilots are unable to comply with the 250 KT IAS speed restriction the pilot should immediately advise ATC and state the minimum speed acceptable. If a pilot anticipates before departure that they will be unable to comply with the speed restriction, they should inform ATC when requesting start-up clearance, stating the minimum speed acceptable. In this case the pilot will be informed before take-off of any higher speed limitation.
Note: RNAV 1 Departures via SOQQA
Pilots are to follow the RNAV 1 departure route as indicated in Chart AD 2-EGLC-6-4. However, crews should be aware that early climb instructions will be given by ATC to reach FL 70/80 by SODVU for integration with the RNAV1 Transition Arrival procedure; this will be followed by routine vectoring to join the ATS en-route network.
ATC may request a 7 DME NE London City position report from pilots upon departure from London City. When departing Runway 27, 7 DME NE London City is approximately equivalent to LON 25.5D, LCE04 or LCN06. When departing Runway 09, 7 DME NE London City is approximately equivalent to LON 27D, CLN 38D or LCE02.
In the event of complete Radio Communication Failure (RCF) in an aircraft, the pilot is to adopt the appropriate procedure in ENR 1.1 paragraph 3.4 except where described below:
Inbound RNAV 1 Aircraft via JACKO or GODLU
Via JACKO
RCF occurring prior to arrival at JACKO. The pilot is to adopt the RCF procedures detailed in ENR 1.1 paragraph 3.4.2.2.4 squawking Mode A 7600 when the RCF is detected. On leaving the JACKO hold, route BABKU direct RAVSA then continue on the appropriate arrival transition, complying with the vertical profile shown on the chart and complete an instrument approach for the appropriate runway in use.
RCF occurring on the sequencing leg after JACKO. Squawk Mode A 7600. Fly at the last assigned level to the end of the sequencing leg at LCE23, route to RAVSA, then continue on the appropriate arrival transition complying with the vertical profile shown on the chart and complete an instrument approach for the appropriate runway in use.
RCF occurring having been cleared off the sequencing leg. Squawk Mode A 7600. Fly direct to RAVSA, then continue on the appropriate arrival transition complying with the vertical profile shown on the chart and complete an instrument approach for the appropriate runway in use.
Via GODLU
RCF occurring prior to arrival at GODLU. The pilot is to adopt the RCF procedures detailed in ENR 1.1 paragraph 3.4.2.2.4, squawking Mode A 7600 when the RCF is detected. On leaving the GODLU hold, route ELMIV direct RAVSA then continue on the appropriate arrival transition, complying with the vertical profile shown on the chart and complete an instrument approach for the appropriate runway in use.
RCF occurring on the sequencing leg after GODLU. Squawk Mode A 7600. Fly at the last assigned level to the end of the sequencing leg at LCE13, route to RAVSA, then continue on the appropriate arrival transition complying with the vertical profile shown on the chart and complete an instrument approach for the appropriate runway in use.
RCF occurring having been cleared off the sequencing leg. Squawk Mode A 7600. Fly direct to RAVSA then continue on the appropriate arrival transition complying with the vertical profile shown on the chart and complete an instrument approach for the appropriate runway in use.
Outbound Aircraft
In the event of complete RCF in an aircraft, the pilot shall operate secondary radar transponder on Mode A code 7600 with Mode C and follow the procedure published on the SID and thereafter commencing climb to flight planned level after the last position where an altitude is specified in the communication failure procedure text box, with the exception of those listed below:
ODUKU 1A/1H
Pilots should follow the procedures shown at ENR 1.1, paragraph 3.4.
SAXBI 1A/1H
Without descending from last assigned level, if higher, follow lateral track of coded procedure. Maintain 3000 FT ALT to SAXBI then route via N27 to HEN, climb to cross HEN at 5000 FT ALT. After HEN, climb to flight planned level.
SOQQA 1A
Without descending from last assigned level, if higher, follow lateral track of coded procedure. Maintain 3000 FT ALT to LCN06. Climb to 4000 FT ALT to be level 4 NM before SOQQA and maintain. After SOQQA, climb to flight planned level.
SOQQA 1H
Without descending from last assigned level, if higher, follow lateral track of coded procedure. Maintain 3000 FT ALT to LCE03. Climb to 4000 FT ALT to be level 3 NM before SOQQA and maintain. After SOQQA, climb to flight planned level.
Aircraft wishing to transit the London City CTR/CTA (or the London CTR) shall contact 'Heathrow Radar' (H24).
Refer to AD 1.1 sub-section 4 before application.
Details of VRPs are available in the consolidated 'Visual Reference Points List' published on the 'Digital Dataset' page of the NATS AIS website, www.nats.aero/ais.
Note: Refer also to VRPs in use at London Heathrow.
Pilots operating in the vicinity of, but intending to remain outside the London City CTR within the area defined by straight lines joining successively the following points and maintaining a listening watch only on Thames Director frequency, 132.700 MHz, are encouraged to select SSR code 0012.
513630N 0001545E - 514111N 0001345W -
514027N 0003627W - 514015N 0005348W -
513444N 0005508W - 512335N 0005516W -
511422N 0003506W - 511957N 0001917E -
513630N 0001545E.
Selection of 0012 does not imply the receipt of an ATC service. Pilots of aircraft displaying the code are not expected to contact ATC under normal circumstances, remain responsible for their own navigation, separation, terrain clearance and are expected to remain clear of the London City CTR at all times.
Whilst squawking 0012, pilots should be aware that Thames Director may make blind transmissions in order to ascertain a particular aircraft's intentions/route.
When a pilot ceases to maintain a listening watch, code 0012 shall be deselected.
London Terminal Control has the ability to downlink Mode S Barometric Pressure Setting (BPS) data. Therefore, if the downlinked pressure data is at variance with the BPS expected by Air Traffic Control, pilots can expect additional challenge. When Air Traffic Control pass a reminder of the appropriate BPS, it is anticipated that the aircrew will cross check the altimeter settings and confirm set.
The Aerodrome Air Traffic Service is provided remotely from a Remote Tower Centre;
The signalling lamp is positioned at the Remote Tower Mast, on site at the airport (Lat: 513010.44N Long: 0000319.92E).
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AERODROME CHART - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-2-1 |
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AIRCRAFT PARKING/DOCKING CHART - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-2-2 |
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CONTROL ZONE and CONTROL AREA CHART |
| AD 2.EGLC-4-1 |
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ATC SURVEILLANCE MINIMUM ALTITUDE CHART - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-5-1 |
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RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) RWY 09/27 SOQQA 1A 1H - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-6-1 |
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RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) RWY 27 BPK 1A SAXBI 1A - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-6-2 |
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RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) RWY 09 BPK 1H SAXBI 1H - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-6-3 |
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RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) RWY 09/27 ODUKU 1A 1H - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-6-4 |
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STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE CODING TABLES - RWY 09 SOQQA 1H RWY 27 SOQQA 1A |
| AD 2.EGLC-6-5 |
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STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE CODING TABLES - RWY 27 BPK 1A SAXBI 1A |
| AD 2.EGLC-6-6 |
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STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE CODING TABLES - RWY 09 BPK 1H SAXBI 1H |
| AD 2.EGLC-6-7 |
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STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE CODING TABLES - RWY 09 ODUKU 1H RWY 27 ODUKU 1A |
| AD 2.EGLC-6-8 |
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RNAV5 (VOR/DME, DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) RWY 09/27 SUMUM 1C XAMAN 1C - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-1 |
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RNAV5 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) RWY 09/27 SILVA 1C - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-2 |
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RNAV5 (VOR/DME, DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) RWY 09/27 KONAN 1C SOVAT 1C XAMAN 1X SUMUM 1X - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-3 |
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RNAV5 (VOR/DME, DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) RWY 09/27 HON 1C - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-4 |
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RNAV5 (VOR/DME, DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) RWY 09/27 LISTO 1C - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-5 |
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RNAV5 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) RWY 09/27 KATHY 1C SAM 1C - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-6 |
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RNAV5 (VOR/DME, DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) RWY 09/27 AVANT 1C NEVIL 1C - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-7 |
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RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) RWY 09/27 SIRIC 1C - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-8 |
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STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES RWY 09/27 SUMUM 1C XAMAN 1C SILVA 1C |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-9 |
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STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES RWY 09/27 KONAN 1C SOVAT 1C XAMAN 1X SUMUM 1X |
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STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES RWY 09/27 HON 1C |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-11 |
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STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES RWY 09/27 LISTO 1C |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-12 |
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STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES RWY 09/27 KATHY 1C SAM 1C |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-13 |
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STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES RWY 09/27 AVANT 1C NEVIL 1C SIRIC 1C |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-14 |
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RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) APPROACH TRANSITIONS CHART - INSTRUMENT RWY 27 LAVNO 1G 1J - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-15 |
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RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) APPROACH TRANSITIONS CHART - INSTRUMENT RWY 09 ODLEG 1G 1J - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-16 |
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APPROACH TRANSITIONS CODING TABLES RWY 27 LAVNO 1G 1J |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-17 |
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APPROACH TRANSITIONS CODING TABLES RWY 09 ODLEG 1G 1J |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-18 |
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RNAV HOLD CODING TABLES GODLU JACKO OKVAP ROPMU |
| AD 2.EGLC-7-19 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS (5.5° GP)/DME/NDB(L) RWY 09 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-8-1 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME/NDB(L) RWY 09 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-8-2 |
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VISUAL APPROACH PROFILE RWY 09 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLC-8-3 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS (5.5° GP)/DME/NDB(L) RWY 27 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME/NDB(L) RWY 27 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO |
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VISUAL APPROACH PROFILE RWY 27 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO |
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