Anyone who has landed at London City Airport knows it is a treat.
Landing at a small airport in the heart of London is efficient, fast, but it provides a rare bonus, as passengers enjoy great views of London when the aircraft makes its approach.
I had never realised before, but the approach route in the air mirrors the DLR rail service I usually take after landing. In the following images, I retrace the steps as the cityscape folds and unfolds.
From the air
Looking East ready to line up with City Airport’s runway, the Isle of Dogs and Canary Wharf in the distanceWapping, looking south, approaching London City AirportBacon’s college and Canada WaterCanary Wharf, Isle of DogsCanary Wharf, Isle of DogsCanary Wharf, Isle of DogsThe O2, North GreenwichGreenwich PeninsulaPontoon Dock DLR station, almost touching down at London City Airport
On land
Newport Avenue, East India
BlackwallRadisson Blu Edwardian New Providence WharfCanary Wharf North DockLimehouse BasinLimehouse LinkLimehouse DLRShadwell GardensShadwell Gardens, fenced
It is one of the best approaches to land. Especially if you get to fly past the Shard, it feels so close, almost like you’d be able to touch the building. Great photos,
Vanessa
Geoffroy Schied 
Beautiful pics geoff!!
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Thank you!
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It is one of the best approaches to land. Especially if you get to fly past the Shard, it feels so close, almost like you’d be able to touch the building. Great photos,
Vanessa
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