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EGLC

London City Airport · London

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
19 ft / 6 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.08 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 4,948 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for London City Airport (EGLC), located in London, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 19 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
London City Airport
ICAO / IATA
EGLC / LCY
Municipality
London
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
19 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,948 ft / 1,508 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 93° / 273°
RWY 09 (93°)
111.15 MHz
IDENT: ILST | CRS: 92°
RWY 27 (273°)
111.15 MHz
IDENT: ILSR | CRS: 272°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
132.70 MHz
ATIS ATIS
136.35 MHz
GND GND
121.83 MHz
TWR TWR
118.08 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGKB
London Biggin Hill Airport
19 km / 11 nm
EGWU
RAF Northolt
33 km / 18 nm
EGLLILS
London Heathrow Airport
36 km / 19 nm
EGKKILS
London Gatwick Airport
43 km / 23 nm
EGSSILS
London Stansted Airport
44 km / 24 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026