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London City Airport (LCY)
Airport Information
(London, England, UK)
 Located on the banks of the Thames River, just to the east of London and not far from Canary Wharf, London City Airport (LCY) is the closest airport to the city centre and lies next to Canning Town, Silvertown and also the University of East London. The airport is therefore ideal for business travellers and those with less time on their hands.
There is just one terminal at London City Airport, which has commendable facilities and is easy to navigate. Flights come in from many major UK cities, as well as from European destinations including Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Jersey. Although the airport currently serves around two million passengers annually, it is predicated that this has the potential to grow to five million in the near future. The nearby ExCeL Exhibition Centre is often of interest to arriving passengers and lies on the northern side of the city's Royal Victoria Dock.
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Exceptional bus and rail services connect London City Airport (LCY) with London city itself and its many boroughs, with shuttle buses running to underground stations and the Docklands Light Railway (DLR). The Green Bus runs to Canning Town and back every five minutes throughout the day, while the Blue Bus heads to Canary Wharf and Liverpool Street, and bus number 69 runs to Walthamstow and North Woolwich. Traditional black London taxi cabs are also readily available.
London City Airport (LCY) Information: History and Facilities
Shortly after the development of the London Docklands had begun in the 1970s, discussions were afoot concerning the need for a nearby 'short take-off and landing' (STOL) airport. By the mid-1980s, it was decided that the previous Royal Dock area was the ideal site for the proposed London City Airport and work began on the terminal building.
Opened by the Queen towards the end of 1987, London City Airport was finally born and has gained considerable recognition ever since. In more recent years, several improvements had been made to the airport, including the lengthening of the runway and the addition of a turning loop.
Essential facilities include a bank, bureaux de change and cash machines on both floors, while a left luggage / lost property office and postal services provide even more convenience. London City Airport also comes with a surprising number of cafés and restaurants, such as Bewley's Coffee Shop next to the ticket deck and check-in, which features useful Internet access. There are ample opportunities for duty-free shopping around London City Airport, and tax-free goods can be purchased by those flying to places such as Jersey and Switzerland.
Located on the first floor, the Meridian Business Centre provides business travellers at London City Airport with excellent facilities, including a conference room for up to 80 people and telephone, fax, Internet and photocopying facilities. Refreshments are also provided here and you will find Internet access in other parts of the terminal.
London City Airport (LCY) Information: About London Tourism
London attracts people from all over the world with its vibrancy and first-class tourist infrastructure, entertainment, historical attractions and endless shopping options. Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are at the heart of the city and perfect for strolling, while Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Big Ben, the London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral and Buckingham Palace are all indelible icons of London.
London City Airport (LCY) is perfect for businessmen wishing to fly into the Docklands and Canary Wharf, and is also close to some superb shopping districts, such as Oxford Street and Knightsbridge, home of the legendary Harrods department store. For a lively and memorable night out, pay a visit to Covent Garden, on the eastern side of Westminster and home to London's Royal Opera House.
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