Seeing London City Airport from a plane
Built in the Docklands on a strip between two old docks, with a steep 5.5-degree approach that only certain jets can fly. Look for the runway between two long strips of dock water, with Canary Wharf's towers just west.
2 of our routes pass it. UK · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
New York to London: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to London | Right | on the way down |
| Washington to London | Left | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see London City Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see London City Airport from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see London City Airport at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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