London City Airport was temporarily closed last month after officials found a World War II–era bomb while carrying out planning work at King George V Dock, adjacent to the airport.
Robert Sinclair, CEO of London City Airport, said in a statement that the airport remained closed following the discovery of the ordnance in King George V Dock on Sunday. He confirmed that all flights into and out of London City on Monday were cancelled and that an exclusion zone had been established in the immediate area. Passengers scheduled to travel were advised not to come to the airport and to contact their airline for updates.
Sinclair acknowledged the disruption and apologized for the inconvenience to passengers and local residents. He confirmed the airport was working closely with the Metropolitan Police and the Royal Navy to remove the device safely and to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.
About 16,000 passengers were affected by the closure. The airport’s largest carrier is British Airways, and other operators serving London City include Alitalia, Cityjet, Flybe, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal and VLM Airlines.
The temporary shutdown highlighted the sensitivity of redevelopment and construction work near historic docks, where leftover wartime munitions can still be discovered. The coordinated response by emergency services and the airport aimed to prioritize public safety while minimizing disruption to travelers and local communities.
Passengers affected by the closure were advised to check their airline’s notices for rebooking or refund options and to follow official guidance about travel to and from the wider Docklands area until authorities declared the site safe.