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Old Aug 19, 2024 | 1:41 pm
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Originally Posted by South London Bon Viveur
I live very near City in the flight path and even allowing for the fact that I am an avgeek I find the airplane noise less intrusive than road traffic and the DLR.

However, with the existing infrastructure LCY seems to be more or less at capacity- I certainly don't think it can comfortably handle many more, so if this "expansion" does not also involve some expansion of security, immigration and waiting areas, then I can see it becoming less and less attractive to use.
I live right under the turn towards the Shard when LCY is on Easterlies and agree that there are plenty more irritating noises than an EMB-190 overhead.

I also agree that the basic infrastructure needs a tonne of work. It can often feel very cramped airside, especially when there are any delays.
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