London City Airport (EGLC)
London, United Kingdom · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EGLC
IATA
LCY
City
London
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Europe
Elevation
19 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
51.5053, 0.0553
Overview
Steep approach required for the short runway in London Docklands. Requires special crew qualification.
Current Weather at EGLC
Pilots flying into or out of London City Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR EGLC 011420Z AUTO 27009KT 9999 NCD 21/10 Q1019Wind 270° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 27
Current TAF
TAF EGLC 011412Z 0115/0121 26009KT 9999 FEW045Read any EGLC METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at London City Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EGLC. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for EGLC. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near London. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around London City Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at London City Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EGLC include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
London City Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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