About London City Airport Located on a former Docklands site, London City Airport principally serves the financial districts of London and is now recognised as one of Europe's leading business travel airports. As a single runway airport its use is intended for use involving Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) airliners. It is situated in the London Borough of Newham in East London. London City Airport is the fifth airport serving the London area. Queen Elizabeth II opened London City Airport in November 1987.