EGLC —  LONDON CITY

EGLC AD 2.1  AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

EGLC —  LONDON CITY

EGLC AD 2.2  AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1

ARP coordinates and site at AD

Lat: 513019N Long: 0000319E

Mid point of Runway 09/27.

2

Direction and distance from city

6 NM E of City of London.

3

Elevation / Reference temperature / Mean Low Temperature

20 FT / 20 °C / -

4

Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN

149 FT

5

Magnetic Variation / Annual Change

0.59°E (2022) / 0.19°E

6

AD Administration

LONDON CITY AIRPORT LTD

 

Address

Royal Docks, Silvertown, London E16 2PX.

 

Telephone

01489-571177 (ATC)

020-7646 0000 (Administration)

 

Telefax

020-7511 1040 (Administration)

020-7511 0248 (Ops/FBU)

7

Type of Traffic permitted (IFR/VFR)

IFR/VFR

8

Remarks

All telephone calls to ATC are recorded.

EGLC AD 2.3  OPERATIONAL HOURS

1

AD Administration

Mon-Fri 0630-2200 (0530-2100); Sat 0630-1230 (0530-1130); Sun 1230-2200 (1130-2100); PH 0900-2200 (0800-2100).

2

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.

3

Health and sanitation

4

AIS Briefing Office

5

ATS Reporting Office (ARO)

6

MET Briefing Office

As aerodrome hours.

7

ATS

As aerodrome hours. See also AD 2.18.

8

Fuelling

As aerodrome hours.

9

Handling

As aerodrome hours.

10

Security

As aerodrome hours.

11

De-icing

As aerodrome hours.

12

Remarks

Aerodrome Hours are maximum permitted for scheduling purposes.

No static customs presence, contact Waterloo International Terminal: 020-7919 6710.

EGLC AD 2.4  HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1

Cargo handling facilities

 
2

Fuel and oil types

AVTUR JET A-1

3

Fuelling facilities/capacity

Road Tanker up to 37,500 LT.

4

De-icing facilities

Available via handling agent.

5

Hangar space for visiting aircraft

None.

6

Repair facilities for visiting aircraft

Available by arrangement.

7

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

EGLC AD 2.5  PASSENGER FACILITIES

1

Hotels

Hotels in the vicinity

2

Restaurants

Restaurant, buffet bar.

3

Transportation

Trains, buses, taxis, hire cars. Nearest railway station: London City Airport (Docklands Light Railway).

4

Medical facilities

Limited first aid treatment.

5

Bank and Post Office

Bureau de Change.

6

Tourist Office

 
7

Remarks

 

EGLC AD 2.6  RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1

AD category for fire fighting services

RFF Category A6

2

Rescue equipment

Water borne rescue equipment as per Aerodrome Manual.

3

Capability for removal of disabled aircraft

Limited facilities available

4

Remarks

RFFS available throughout aerodrome operating hours.

EGLC AD 2.7  SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - CLEARING

1

Type of clearing equipment

Mechanical, Chemical de-icing.

2

Clearance priorities

Standard

3

Remarks

 

EGLC AD 2.8  APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS/POSITIONS DATA

1

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

2

Taxiway width, surface and strength

Taxiway TANGO (BTN A-D): 15 M

Surface: Concrete

PCR 440/R/B/W/T

  

Taxiway TANGO (BTN D-E): 22 M

Surface: Concrete

  

Taxiway TANGO (BTN E-M): 18 M

Surface: Concrete

  

Taxiway TANGO (BTN T1-A): 16 M

Surface: Concrete

PCR 285/R/C/Y/U

3

Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation

Apron 17 FT

4

VOR checkpoints

 
5

INS checkpoints

See Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart.

6

Remarks

 

EGLC AD 2.9  SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND MARKINGS

1

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).

2

Runway and taxiway markings and lighting

Runway marking aid(s):

09/27 : Runway threshold. Runway designators. Aiming point and TDZ markings.

  

Taxiway marking aid(s):

  

Yellow centre-line. Enhanced taxiway centre-line markings in place on all taxiways.

  

Taxiway light(s):

Green centre-line lights with amber Intermediate Hold Point lighting.

3

Stop bars and runway guard lights (if any)

Red stop bars and co-located runway guard lights on access taxiways.

4

Other runway protection measures

 
5

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.

WDI (LGTD): 513020.59N 0000338.46E; 513021.74N 0000301.74E.

EGLC AD 2.10  AERODROME OBSTACLES

In Approach/Take-off areas
Obstacle ID/ DesignationObstacle
Type
Obstacle
Position
Elevation/HeightObstruction
Lighting Type/Colour
Remarks
123456

(TC2 GALLIONS 3B) 27/APPROACH 09/TAKE-OFF

CRANE

513027.14N 0000443.86E

244 FT

222 FT

Yes

Red

End estimated December 2024.

(2024/CR/082) 09/APPROACH

CRANE

513026N 0000110W

629 FT

613 FT

Yes

Red

Upper Bank Street, London, E14.
End estimated September 2027.

(2024/CR/082) 09/APPROACH

CRANE

513026N 0000110W

636 FT

620 FT

Yes

Red

Upper Bank Street, London, E14.
End estimated September 2027.

(2024/CR/082) 09/APPROACH

CRANE

513025N 0000110W

641 FT

635 FT

Yes

Red

Upper Bank Street, London, E14.
End estimated September 2027.

(EGLC5562) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF

BRIDGE TOWER

513023.39N 0000223.63E

77 FT

62 FT

No

 

(EGLC1677) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF

BUILDING

513020.32N 0000101.22W

703 FT

680 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGLC6407) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF

BUILDING UNDER DEMOLITION

513019.99N 0000152.23E

94 FT

80 FT

No

 

(EGLC2064) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF

BUILDING

513019.58N 0000049.73W

528 FT

515 FT

No

 

(EGLC1198) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF

BUILDING

513019.38N 0000152.00E

170 FT

151 FT

No

 

(EGLC1073) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF

BUILDING

513019.16N 0000149.65E

178 FT

161 FT

No

 

(EGLC1100) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF

CANARY WHARF TOWER

513017.79N 0000110.16W

806 FT

775 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGLC3043) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF

BUILDING

513016.08N 0000511.20W

1015 FT

1002 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGLC1676) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF

BUILDING

513013.43N 0000103.45W

692 FT

661 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGLC2107) 09/APPROACH 27/TAKE-OFF

BUILDING

513011.57N 0000112.65W

524 FT

501 FT

No

 

09/APPROACH

CRANE

513007.00N 0000043.00W

640 FT

634 FT

Yes

Red

Wood Wharf.

In circling area and at aerodrome
Obstacle ID/ DesignationObstacle
Type
Obstacle
Position
Elevation/HeightObstruction
Lighting Type/Colour
Remarks
123456

CRANE

513232.00N 0000008.00W

610 FT

593 FT

Yes

Red

Meridain Steps, Great Eastern Road, Stratford. End estimated February 2028.

CRANE

513043.10N 0000132.15E

292 FT

287 FT

Yes

Steady red

Canning town. End estimated July 2025.

2024/CR/099

CRANE

513028N 0000339E

185 FT

170 FT

Yes

Red

Royal Albert way E16.
End estimated August 2025.

(EGLC3261)

MARINE RADAR

513028.07N 0000446.02E

239 FT

222 FT

No

 

2025/CR/021

CRANE

513025.0N 0000033.0W

560 FT

543 FT

Yes

Red

Trafalgar Way E14. End estimated January 2026.

2025/CR/021

CRANE

513025.0N 0000035.0W

582 FT

568 FT

Yes

Red

Trafalgar Way E14. End estimated January 2026.

(EGLC5502)

ATC TOWER

513014.46N 0000300.35E

68 FT

51 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGLC5170)

REMOTE TOWER AERIAL

513010.47N 0000320.07E

192 FT

174 FT

Yes

Red

 

2024/CR/059

CRANE

513003N 0000219E

196 FT

184 FT

Yes

Red

Thames Road, Silvertown. End estimated August 2027.

CRANE

513003.6N 0000122.0W

776 FT

768 FT

Yes

Consort Place.

CRANE

513003.0N 0000122.6W

590 FT

581 FT

Yes

Consort Place.

(EGLC5501)

INDUSTRIAL CHIMNEY

513000.81N 0000252.87E

307 FT

294 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGLC1020)

INDUSTRIAL CHIMNEY

513000.65N 0000254.16E

307 FT

296 FT

Yes

Red

 

2024/CR/088

CRANE

512956N 0000336E

208 FT

203 FT

Yes

Red

Store Road, North Woolwich. End estimated October 2025.

CRANE

512944.0N 0000036.0E

496 FT

481 FT

Yes

Red

Greenwich Peninsula. End estimated September 2025.

2024/CR/054

CRANE

512939.40N 0000347.04W

606 FT

598 FT

Yes

Red

Clements Road, Bermondsey. End estimated June 2026.

2024/CR/054

CRANE

512938.70N 0000345.38W

606 FT

596 FT

Yes

Red

Clements Road, Bermondsey. End estimated June 2026.

2024/CR/054

CRANE

512937.52N 0000344.84W

528 FT

521 FT

Yes

Red

Clements Road, Bermondsey. End estimated June 2026.

2024/CR/081

CRANE

512932N 0000406E

321 FT

285 FT

Yes

Red

Beresford Street, Woolwich.
End estimated November 2025.

2024/CR/081

CRANE

512932N 0000406E

357 FT

322 FT

Yes

Red

Beresford Street, Woolwich.
End estimated November 2025.

CRANE

512929.64N 0000253.39E

314 FT

293 FT

Yes

Red

Woodhill.

CRANE

512922.0N 0000406.0E

344 FT

302 FT

Yes

Red

Woolwich.
End estimated January 2025.

(EGLC6273)

MAST

512806.22N 0000356.48E

569 FT

154 FT

Yes

Red

 

EGLC AD 2.11  METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1

Associated MET Office

MET OFFICE HEATHROW

2

Hours of service

MET Office outside hour

H24

3

Office responsible for TAF preparation

Periods of validity

MET OFFICE HEATHROW

9 hours

4

Trend forecast

Interval of issuance

 
5

Briefing/consultation provided

Self briefing/telephone.

6

Flight documentation

Language(s) used

Charts abbreviated plain language text. TAFs/METARs.

English

7

Charts and other information available for briefing or

consultation

 
8

Supplementary equipment available for providing information

Automated recording telephone (ATIS): +44 (0)207-511 6055.

9

ATS units provided with information

LONDON CITY

10

Additional information (limitation of service, etc.)

RVR 25-1500 M.

EGLC AD 2.12  RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

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
1234567

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

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 DimensionsClearway DimensionsStrip DimensionsRESA Dimensions, Overshoot / UndershootLocation/description of arresting systemOFZRemarks
891011121314

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

Runway End Safety Areas (Overrun) are provided as follows:
Runway 09: 113 x 60 M, of which first 22 M is grooved asphalt then 91 x 32 M EMAS bed.

Overshoot RESA EMAS installation equivalent to 240 M RESA.

In the event of an overrun, it is designed to crush under the weight of the aircraft, quickly decelerating the aircraft and bringing it to a safe stop, whilst causing minimal damage to the aircraft. The EMAS is equivalent to a 240 M RESA. Pilots are advised to not attempt to avoid the system or move the aircraft if it has entered the EMAS, maintain runway centreline and continue deceleration.

Non-standard TDZ markings for both runways.

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 End Safety Areas (Overrun) are provided as follows:
Runway 27: 146 x 60 M, of which first 63m is grooved asphalt then 83 x 32 M EMAS bed.

Overshoot RESA EMAS installation equivalent to 240 M RESA.

In the event of an overrun, it is designed to crush under the weight of the aircraft, quickly decelerating the aircraft and bringing it to a safe stop, whilst causing minimal damage to the aircraft. The EMAS is equivalent to a 240 M RESA. Pilots are
advised to not attempt to avoid the system or move the aircraft if it has entered the EMAS, maintain runway centreline and continue deceleration.

Non-standard TDZ markings for both runways.

EGLC AD 2.13  DECLARED DISTANCES

Runway designator

TORA

TODA

ASDA

LDA

Remarks

123456

09

1199 M

1457 M

1494 M

1494 M

 

27

1199 M

1415 M

1508 M

1508 M

 

EGLC AD 2.14  APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

RWYApproach lighting Type/ Length/ IntensityThreshold lighting Colour/ Wing barsVASIS/ MEHT/ PAPI/PAPI Dist from THRTDZ,lightingLengthRunway Centre LinelightingLength/ Spacing/Colour/ IntensityRunway edge lighting Length/ Spacing/Colour/ IntensityRunway end lighting Colour/ Wing barsStopway lightingLength/ColourRemarks
12345678910

09

Centre-line with two crossbars 15 M spacing.
The approach and runway lighting and PAPI are set for 5.5° approach.

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.

27

Centre-line with one crossbar 15 M spacing.
The approach and runway lighting and PAPI are set for 5.5° approach.

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.

EGLC AD 2.15  OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1

ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation

 
2

LDI location and lighting

Anemometer location and lighting

Anemometer: 513022.12N 0000247.13E (LGTD) - 513020.14N 0000350.28E (LGTD) - 513021.06N 0000319.42E (LGTD).

3

TWY edge and centre line lighting

 
4

Secondary power supply/switch-over time

Yes/1 second.

5

Remarks

Apron floodlighting. Obstacle lighting.

EGLC AD 2.16  HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1

Coordinates TLOF or THR of FATO, geoid undulation

 
2

TLOF and/or FATO elevation

 
3

TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, strength, marking, lighting

 
4

True BRG of FATO

 
5

Declared distance available

 
6

APP and FATO lighting

 
7

RMK

See AD 2.20, paragraph 5a.

EGLC AD 2.17  AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

Designation and
lateral limits
Vertical LimitsAirspace ClassATS unit callsign/
language
Transition AltitudeHours of applicabilityRemarks
1234567

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.

To operate UAS above 400 FT AGL within this area, UAS operators are required to notify NATS via the NATS Non-Standard Flight (NSF) Portal. UAS operators are required to notify NATS at least 14 days before the date of each activity.

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.

EGLC AD 2.18  AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service
Designation

CallsignChannel/Frequency(MHz)SATVOICE
number(s)
Logon Address

Hours of Operation

Remarks

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

APP

THAMES DIRECTOR

132.700

Also used by Biggin Hill traffic.

  

0600-2300 (0500-2200).

 

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.

 

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).
Hours are maximum consult latest NOTAM.
See AD 2.3, item 12.

 
  

129.455

DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT.

  

As directed by ATC

 

RADAR

HEATHROW RADAR

125.625

  

H24

 
 

THAMES DIRECTOR

128.025

  

As directed by ATC

 
  

132.700

  

0600-2300 (0500-2200).

 
  

133.455

  

As directed by ATC

 

ATIS

CITY INFORMATION

136.355

If unavailable call Tower on 118.080 MHz. Thames Director will advise.
DOC 60 NM/20,000 FT.

  

Mon-Fri 0630-2230 (0530-2130); Sat 0630-1230 (0530-1130); Sun 1230-2230 (1130-2100); PH 0900-2230 (0800-2100).

 

OTHER

CITY FIRE

121.600

Non-ATS frequency.

  

Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency.

 

EGLC AD 2.19  RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Type of Aid
CAT of ILS/MLS
MAG Var/VOR Declination
IdentFrequencyHours of OperationPosition of transmitting antenna coordinatesElevation of DME transmitting antennaRemarks
1234567

ILS/LOC

I

1.39°E (2027)

ILST

111.150 MHz

HO

513017.44N 0000403.03E

 

(RWY 09)
Due to terrain, localizer front course coverage is restricted to 10 NM and to Sector 30° right to 35° left of the centre-line.

ILS/GP

ILST

331.550 MHz

HO

513021.77N 0000246.08E

 

5.5° ILS Ref Datum Hgt 35 FT.
Pilots may not receive full fly up right of runway centre-line beyond 6.5 NM.

ILS/LOC

I

1.39°E (2027)

ILSR

111.150 MHz

HO

513020.30N 0000231.79E

 

(RWY 27)
Not to be used outside 30° left of centre-line. Pilots may not receive full fly right between 20° and 15° left of centre-line when beyond 6 NM. Localiser not to be used beyond 17 NM.

ILS/GP

ILSR

331.550 MHz

HO

513019.72N 0000351.26E

 

5.5° ILS Ref Datum Hgt 35 FT.

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 DOC: 40 NM/50,000 FT (100 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R179-254 and 80 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R254-314).

DME unlocks may occur in the Sector R179-249 at ranges greater than 50 NM.

DME

ILST

48Y

111.150 MHz

HO

513022.05N 0000246.56E

42 FT

(RWY 09)
On AD.
DME freq paired with ILS I-LST.
Zero ranged to THR of Runway 09.

DME

ILSR

48Y

111.150 MHz

HO

513020.02N 0000351.11E

40 FT

(RWY 27)
On AD.
DME freq paired with ILS I-LSR.
Zero ranged to THR of Runway 27.

NDB

1.39°E (2027)

LCY

322.000 kHz

H24

513015.66N 0000403.01E

 

On AD. Range 10 NM.

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).
Due to terrain, coverage at low level is reduced in Sector R114-219. In addition DME unlocks may occur in Sector R004-039 at ranges up to 25 NM.

EGLC AD 2.20  LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS

1  Airport Regulations
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. The aerodrome is not available for use by single engine aircraft. Available to fixed-wing aircraft only. Recreational flying is not permitted.

  6. Single pilot operations are not permitted.

  7. It is not permitted to nominate EGLC as a diversion aerodrome.

  8. 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.

  9. All aircraft shall only commence start up and taxi when a marshaller is present and available to provide relevant signals.

  10. When operating on the aprons, high visibility tabards must be worn and fastened.

  11. Ground service crews are responsible for removal of all chocks.

  12. Pilots are reminded not to cross the taxiway double white lines when conducting visual inspections of aircraft.

2  Ground Movement
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Under no circumstances may aircraft self park or taxi without guidance from marshallers.

  4. GA Apron: Pilots will be directed by ATC to taxi to the Jet Centre. Pilots must then follow the marshaller’s instructions for parking.

  5. To ensure adequate wing tip clearance is maintained from adjacent stands, it is imperative that pilots follow the lead-out markings on all stands.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Pilots should caution other aircraft in the process of parking when taxiing.

  10. 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.

3  CAT II/III Operations
  1. London City Airport is not suitable for lower than standard category I operations.

4  Warnings
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Level Bust - All Standard Instrument Departures have stop altitudes of 3000 FT due to presence of London TMA.

5  Helicopter Operations
  1. Use of the airport by helicopters is not permitted without prior authorisation from the Airport Authority.

  2. 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.

6  Use of Runways
  1. Minimum Runway Occupancy Time - Departing Aircraft.

    1. The crew of departing aircraft must inform ATC if they are not ready for departure when instructed by ATC to line-up.

    2. 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.

    3. Pilots not able to comply with these requirements should notify City Tower as soon as possible.

  2. Minimum Runway Occupancy Time - Arriving Aircraft.

    1. 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'.

    2. No taxiway to be used as a RET. Any aircraft that continues landing roll beyond TWY Kilo may infringe the ILS critical area.

    3. 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.

  3. 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.

7  Training
  1. 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.

EGLC AD 2.21  NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

  1. Noise abatement procedures for aircraft departing London City and joining Controlled Airspace are included in the appropriate Standard Instrument Departure (SID) instructions.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

EGLC AD 2.22  FLIGHT PROCEDURES

1  Procedures for Inbound Aircraft
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

2  Departures
  1. All Standard Instrument Departures have stop altitudes of 3000 FT due to presence of London TMA traffic 1000 FT above.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

3  Radio Communication Failure Procedures

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:

  1. Inbound RNAV 1 Aircraft via JACKO or GODLU

    1. Via JACKO

      1. 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.

      2. 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.

      3. 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.

    2. Via GODLU

      1. 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.

      2. 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.

      3. 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.

  2. 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:

    1. ODUKU 1A/1H
      Pilots should follow the procedures shown at ENR 1.1, paragraph 3.4.

    2. 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.

    3. 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.

    4. 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.

4  Procedures for Transit Aircraft
  1. Aircraft wishing to transit the London City CTR/CTA (or the London CTR) shall contact 'Heathrow Radar' (H24).

5  Aerodrome Operating Minima - Non-Public Transport Flights
  1. Refer to AD 1.1 sub-section 4 before application.

6  Visual Reference Points (VRP)
  1. 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.

7  Frequency Monitoring Code (FMC)
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Whilst squawking 0012, pilots should be aware that Thames Director may make blind transmissions in order to ascertain a particular aircraft's intentions/route.

  4. When a pilot ceases to maintain a listening watch, code 0012 shall be deselected.

EGLC AD 2.23  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1  Mode S Barometric Pressure Setting Data
  1. 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.

2  Remote Tower Operations
  1. The Aerodrome Air Traffic Service is provided remotely from a Remote Tower Centre;

  2. The signalling lamp is positioned at the Remote Tower Mast, on site at the airport (Lat: 513010.44N Long: 0000319.92E).

EGLC AD 2.24  CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME

AERODROME CHART - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-2-1

AIRCRAFT PARKING/DOCKING CHART - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-2-2

CONTROL ZONE and CONTROL AREA CHART

AD 2.EGLC-4-1

ATC SURVEILLANCE MINIMUM ALTITUDE CHART - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-5-1

RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) RWY 09/27 SOQQA 1A 1H - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-6-1

RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) RWY 27 BPK 1A SAXBI 1A - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-6-2

RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) RWY 09 BPK 1H SAXBI 1H - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-6-3

RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) RWY 09/27 ODUKU 1A 1H - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-6-4

STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE CODING TABLES - RWY 09 SOQQA 1H RWY 27 SOQQA 1A

AD 2.EGLC-6-5

STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE CODING TABLES - RWY 27 BPK 1A SAXBI 1A

AD 2.EGLC-6-6

STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE CODING TABLES - RWY 09 BPK 1H SAXBI 1H

AD 2.EGLC-6-7

STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE CODING TABLES - RWY 09 ODUKU 1H RWY 27 ODUKU 1A

AD 2.EGLC-6-8

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

RNAV5 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) RWY 09/27 SILVA 1C - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-7-2

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

RNAV5 (VOR/DME, DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) RWY 09/27 HON 1C - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-7-4

RNAV5 (VOR/DME, DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) RWY 09/27 LISTO 1C - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-7-5

RNAV5 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) RWY 09/27 KATHY 1C SAM 1C - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-7-6

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

RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) RWY 09/27 SIRIC 1C - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-7-8

STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES RWY 09/27 SUMUM 1C XAMAN 1C SILVA 1C

AD 2.EGLC-7-9

STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES RWY 09/27 KONAN 1C SOVAT 1C XAMAN 1X SUMUM 1X

AD 2.EGLC-7-10

STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES RWY 09/27 HON 1C

AD 2.EGLC-7-11

STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES RWY 09/27 LISTO 1C

AD 2.EGLC-7-12

STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES RWY 09/27 KATHY 1C SAM 1C

AD 2.EGLC-7-13

STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES RWY 09/27 AVANT 1C NEVIL 1C SIRIC 1C

AD 2.EGLC-7-14

RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) APPROACH TRANSITIONS CHART - INSTRUMENT RWY 27 LAVNO 1G 1J - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-7-15

RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) APPROACH TRANSITIONS CHART - INSTRUMENT RWY 09 ODLEG 1G 1J - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-7-16

APPROACH TRANSITIONS CODING TABLES RWY 27 LAVNO 1G 1J

AD 2.EGLC-7-17

APPROACH TRANSITIONS CODING TABLES RWY 09 ODLEG 1G 1J

AD 2.EGLC-7-18

RNAV HOLD CODING TABLES GODLU JACKO OKVAP ROPMU

AD 2.EGLC-7-19

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS (5.5° GP)/DME/NDB(L) RWY 09 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-8-1

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME/NDB(L) RWY 09 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-8-2

VISUAL APPROACH PROFILE RWY 09 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-8-3

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS (5.5° GP)/DME/NDB(L) RWY 27 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-8-4

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME/NDB(L) RWY 27 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-8-5

VISUAL APPROACH PROFILE RWY 27 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO

AD 2.EGLC-8-6

EGLC AD 2.25  VISUAL SEGMENT SURFACE (VSS) PENETRATION

Not applicable