The airport Master Plan demonstrates that we can accommodate 8 million passengers by 2030 to support the growth of London and the continued demand for business travel, whilst also remaining good local neighbours and maintaining an excellent environmental record. Specifically, we have no plans to change our operating hours, we will continue to close at night and for 24 hours at the weekend and we have no need for an additional runway or to host materially larger capacity aeroplanes. Growth will instead be accommodated by maximising the use of the existing runway in line with Government policy, improving flight occupancy and creating better facilities for passengers.

With an increasing focus on East London and the Thames Gateway, especially following the awarding of the 2012 Olympic Games to London, the role of London City Airport as a key regenerator and major employer has strengthened further. London City Airport is only 3 miles from the main Games location in Stratford and by 2010 will have direct, frequent DLR services to the heart of the Olympic village. Furthermore the airport expects to create over 2,500 additional on-site jobs by 2030 (with more off-site), with a continued focus on the business travel market.

The Master Plan has been updated following wide public consultation during spring 2006. Responses to questions and comments received during the public consultation can be found on pages with a coloured background.