London City Airport

EGLC / LCY

London, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 00:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
00:50Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
8 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGLC 040050Z AUTO 08008KT 9999 OVC006 07/05 Q1028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 19 ft
OVC 600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
619 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGLC 031657Z 0318/0322 10009KT 9999 FEW040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GLC
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
4,948 ft 98 ft CON 93°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGLC

7,697 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.9%
MVFR
30.2%
IFR
5.7%
LIFR
3.2%

London City Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between -3°C and 27°C with an average of 9.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.6%
NE
8%
E
16.9%
SE
8.4%
S
17.2%
SW
28.2%
W
11.6%
NW
5.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.8°C
Range: -3°C to 27°C
-3°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

September March November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,697 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

London City Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGLC
IATA Code: LCY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 19 ft MSL

Location

City: London
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.505299°
Longitude: 0.055278°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,948 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About London City Airport

Overview

London City Airport serves as a critical transportation hub in the eastern part of London, strategically located in the Royal Docks area of the London Borough of Newham. The airport primarily facilitates business and regional aviation, with a compact runway situated at a low elevation of 19 feet mean sea level, making it uniquely positioned within the metropolitan London airspace.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at London City Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable VFR flying conditions, with 64.8% of observations indicating visual flight rules. The prevailing southwest winds at 225° average 8.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots. Temperature variations range from -3°C to 27°C, with an average of 10.3°C, and September through November represent the most consistent VFR months.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (09/27) is 4,948 feet long with a concrete surface, oriented to capitalize on the consistent southwestern wind patterns. Its urban location presents unique operational considerations, with the runway experiencing favorable wind alignments 100% of the time and an average crosswind component of just 5 knots. The low elevation and metropolitan setting require precise navigation and approach techniques.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predominantly southwest winds when planning arrivals and departures, with the runway's orientation naturally accommodating these prevailing conditions. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (below 3SM) and only 0.4% of observations reporting fog. The consistent wind and visibility patterns support predictable approach and departure planning.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.