Airports
Falcon 6X Cleared for London City’s Steep Approach
Twinjet is the latest member of the Falcon family to be approved at the UK airport
London City Airport
London City Airport's 4,984-foot runway has a steep approach of 5.5 degrees requiring each aircraft type and individual operators to get approval to use it. © London City Airport

London City Airport (EGLC) has confirmed that Dassault’s Falcon 6X jet has been cleared to use its 5.5-degree steep approach and 4,984-foot runway. The approval by the UK Civil Aviation Authority was announced yesterday, with the 6X joining other Falcon models in being able to operate at the airport close to the UK capital’s financial center. Crews also need to be separately approved for the steep approach at EGLC.

Flights can arrive and depart from London City between 6:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. on weekdays, from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and between 12:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sundays. Operators can access the Private Jet Centre FBO one hour before opening time each day, and the facility advertises 90-second departure and arrival checks.