Airport Capability

Can A Bombardier Challenger 350 Land at London City (LCY)?


A clear, sourced answer — with London City's real limits and what they mean for this aircraft.

Yes

The Bombardier Challenger 350 is steep-approach certified for London City's 5.5° approach and operates within its 4,948-foot runway. A crew current for LCY's special approach is required.

London City at a Glance

London City (EGLC/LCY)Detail
Runway length4,948 ft
Field elevation19 ft
Key limit4,948 ft runway · 5.5° steep approach (special certification required)

How the Bombardier Challenger 350 Measures Up

Bombardier Challenger 350Spec
Classsuper-midsize jet
Wingspan~68.9 ft
Max takeoff weight40,600 lb (~18 t)

In short, the Bombardier Challenger 350 fits London City's requirements. As always, the operating crew calculates final performance for the specific date, weather, and load.

Comparing options? See the Aircraft Capability hub, the London City airport guide, or the Bombardier Challenger 350 specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The Bombardier Challenger 350 is steep-approach certified for London City's 5.5° approach and operates within its 4,948-foot runway. A crew current for LCY's special approach is required.

London City Airport (EGLC/LCY): 4,948 ft runway · 5.5° steep approach (special certification required). Final dispatch performance is always calculated by the operating crew for the specific flight.

LCY combines a short 4,948-foot runway with a 5.5° steep approach (versus the usual ~3°), so only short-field aircraft with steep-approach-certified crews and equipment may operate there.

London City suits aircraft that meet its steep-approach and short-runway requirements — see The Jet Finder's Aircraft Capability hub for specific aircraft.

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