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Which London airport is closest?
London City Airport is the only airport actually located within the boundaries of London, specifically in the Royal Docks area of East London. This proximity makes it convenient for business travellers and explains why a 10K event could start and end nearby, utilising the unique urban landscape including its runway. Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Southend are all outside London.
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