Airport Closest to City Center
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9.5
km from city center
London City Airport is just 9.5 km from the City of London financial district, the closest major airport to a global financial center.
Explanation
Built on the former Royal Docks in east London, London City Airport primarily serves business travelers with its steep-approach capable runway. The 1,508-meter runway requires aircraft certified for a 5.5-degree glideslope, steeper than the standard 3 degrees. Some airports like Santos Dumont in Rio de Janeiro and Billy Bishop in Toronto are even closer to their city centers.