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London City Tower Control

Taxi Procedures

Unlike other aerodromes, the tower controller is responsibly for taxiing all aircraft. Note the taxi-lane typically operates as a one-way system depending on the runway in use.

Holding Point Assignment

Runway 09 departures should be taxied to holds A and B.

Runway 27 departures should be taxied to holds L and M.

Flights to Gatwick

Ground control is assumed to have completed initial coordination however a release must be obtained from L (London Control).

Missed Approach Procedures

RunwayMissed Approach Procedure
09Climb straight ahead to 2000ft. At LCY 5 DME turn left to return to LCY at 2000ft or as directed.
27Climb straight head to 2000ft. At LCY 5 DME turn right to reutnr to LCY at 2000ft or as directed.

Circuit Procedures

Circuits may take place north of the aerodrome at 1500ft at the discretion of the controller. TC Thames should be informed when the circuit area is active and becomes inactive. Aircraft remaining within the visual circuit shall be instructed to squawk the London City SSR code 7057.