Taking off and landing at two of the MOST DANGEROUS airports: Gibraltar to London City

A review of my flight with BA Cityflyer from Gibraltar to London City Airporton an E190.
Flight time: 2hr25min
Flight: BA3290
Aircraft type: E190SR
Aircraft reg: G-LCYZ
Aircraft age: 11 years
Ticket cost: 20,000 avios miles + £0.50

[@williwonkah.9242]

I was born in Gib. I went back 37 years later and the passport control official said "Welcome home" I had a tear in my eye. Lovely. Love Gib.

[@shaunpierce4174]

I visited Gibraltar 5 years ago, walked across that runway several times, loved it.

[@wayno6950]

I grew in gib, brings back some good memories. Used to be so many go arounds!

[@hansingjuan9394]

Thank you for that beautiful aerial view of Gibraltar. Wish i could visit someday.

[@edwardcoe7293]

There's not much to it - a big rock and some annoying apes.

[@burntabs]

A great location for a short break. Lots to see and do.

[@kallis_hotelworld]

Fantastic Video! The view of the Ships are incredible. Thumbs up for your Video.

[@anisahmed9678]

Beutayfull nice Airport

[@heatherdavies1894]

Wow could stand there all day watching the landings and take offs 🛬🛫😊

[@TheFilwud]

You would get bored very quickly! 2, maybe 3 times a day there are a couple of flights, The rest of the time nothing happens, it is a very quiet airport. They open the airport, a couple of planes land and take off, that is it for a few hours until the next "busy" spell.

[@philipeisenberg6984]

Fine videography

[@SkyWide6]

Super interesting flight!

[@ampersand.]

Lovely photography of the rock :)

[@tonytowers5889]

Really interesting video. Thank you)))

[@fa0676]

Nearly crashed at Gib airport in October 1988. Huge turbulence and wind shear on the way in, touched a wing on the runway, wheels finally down halfway along then aborted the landing and flew round avoiding Spanish airspace at the height of the bridges of the ships at anchor trying to gain height on the turn. Finally landed at Faro in Portugal. One of my fellow passengers flew in a refuelling VC10 for the Black Buck raids in the Falklands conflict (which was pretty hairy at times) and even he said that landing was the closest he'd been to considering his destiny.

[@realman6ft6]

What’s dangerous. Go arounds are not unusual and are safe.. lounge also makes fresh sandwiches and salads on request at no charge.. Also in Business Class on the E190 it’s a 2-2 configuration and you don’t get an empty seat next to you if the flight is full. ThE only downside of Club Europe on the E190 especially as complimentary catering snd drinks including alcohol is included in Euro Traveller.

[@LiamMcK1969]

The views are gorgeous on take off! I’ve never been to Gibraltar but it’s definitely on my bucket list, once the pandemic is over!

[@KAM-666]

Use to go to Gibraltar five times a year and at least once, after two aborted landings we had to divert to Malaga, 20 mins in a plane, three hours on a coach back to Gibraltar. It’s is a great experience to land and take off at Gibraltar, and the Rock is a fabulous place to stay and explore

[@montyzumazoom1337]

Thanks for a great vid. Never been to Gibraltar, but it’s on my bucket list.

[@MH-gh]

Gr8 Vid & Superb Take Off Views👌🏻

[@simondavey7787]

I have many happy memories of Gibraltar; an amazing place. I've experienced many go around there. I've never flown in to LCY, but feel I must give it a go. The approach looks spectacular. Thank you for an excellent video.

[@annualtravellers]

Loved the video and love Gibraltar thank you for sharing.

[@mattw9966]

Many happy memories of Gib! Great video!

[@mikecrean8849]

Great shots from the terrace. Pre 1980s most airports had viewing galleries or terraces. Heathrow had a great roof garden with spectacular views of the whole airfield. Even had live commentaries. Such a shame all gone for security reasons. 🙋‍♂️🇬🇧

[@brigittelikeslanguages8916]

Beautiful view! Wish could see it one day. İt was interesting to watch the whole video. Thank you for sharing.

[@worldtravellib]

Very nice and unique view. Thanks.

[@carlmichael5592]

Great video! Looks like a really nice plane to fly on, quiet with incredible legroom.

[@tedsgirluk736]

Amazing views on take off! I’ve been to Gib on a day trip from Morocco but never flown into it

[@Kevansjones]

Love the flight in and out of Gib. Nice video

[@syedsiraj1791]

One of the best take off view frm ur channel..

[@johannesbols57]

Whoa! Those two airports in one trip! I've taken off and landed at LCY. Driving to the airport, seeing the angle of the aircraft on approach was something else!

[@akhtarzaidi9454]

Very beautiful video dear.

[@RuiPlaneSpotter]

Nice video!

[@jjgibcasting5217]

My beautiful home❤️🙌🏽

[@vinorob]

Great improvement over the old terminal. Used to be a great little airline called GB Airways out of Gib in the 90's. Used to fly them twice a month. Lot of old friends and memories there.

[@richardfrancis5406]

Great video...seems like an amazing place...have wanted to visit for a while...

[@eltoncarvalho7344]

Great video!!!!

[@mscott3918]

Flown in and out many times. Only time I have ever been sick flying was the first time out of Gibraltar. The really sharp right turn at the Mediterranean end whilst climbing. Presumably to avoid Spanish air space. But loved flying in at night and seeing all the fire flies. Good old Gibair operated by Bland.

[@ritzgj3666]

This is a well done video...

[@renyoung9735]

Excellent- brought back memories. I spent two years there mid 1950’s when serving in the RAF. Plenty service aircraft movements -no lounge as you see now but tourists did arrive by BEA in a DC3 (later Vickers Viscount). When strong winds were blowing the pilot would fly from the north at right angles to the runway then do a quick right turn and land. I’m sure the passengers thought that dangerous.

[@peteraustin370]

We were there at that time !! Dad was an Admiralty Shipping Pilot we stayed 3 years !!Golden Days gone forever. !!!!

[@pilotgianni]

The Gibraltar Airport is definitely on my list of places to visit. It's so surreal to have a street cross a runway that wide. Awesome video! The view from the sky is breathtaking! 😄👍

[@franciscopuig212]

Qqqq

[@JASGaming1]

been there 22 time its brilliant

[@Sorarse]

I remember Shackletons and Hawker Hunters regularly flying at Gibraltar when there was a stronger military presence there. There also used to be a service from Gibraltar to somewhere in Africa operated by Gibraltar Airways, using an old Dakota. It's amazing to see how much more reclaimed land there is now within the harbour walls compared to when I lived there.

[@peteraustin370]

Yes !! We were there 3years in the 50s long before the holiday makers ever got there Spain was very very different then !!!!

[@bobswan6196]

The Gibair flight was to Tangier, about 15 minutes flying. They used a Viscount when I flew with them. I, too, remember the Hunters and Shackletons, HS Dominies at the weekends and the odd Hercules from time to time.

[@ColinWatters]

Had a week in Gibraltar awhile ago. The rock itself has a nature reserve with cable car to the top and miles of footpaths to explore. There are also tunnels through the rock dating back hundreds of years that are open to the public. At the southern end they have a WW2 Artillery Gun emplacement and from there you can see across to North Africa. The islands museum is also worth a visit. Plenty of good place to eat. Recommended and hope to go back again soon.

[@flyingdentist]

sensational video

[@manjeetpandher9249]

Beautiful 💐❤️

[@briandobson9272]

best flight video i have seen well done. brian d

[@timothykelly7974]

There used to be a military rifle range right where the camera is. We did the conversion course from the old lee enfield to the slr ( self loading rifle ) here. Gib was ok for a week or two but any longer and you begin to hate the place.

[@zakelwe]

Great video, why eat a crusty croissant when you can be watching the apron and approaching planes etc. That's the great thing about small airports. In the UK that trip across the runway would have had roadworks and a diversion :D The go around had my lips go dry, luckily I have some Icelandic Air lip salve to hand ..... sorted.

[@MyTrips_Aviation]

Hey Andy, I'm glad the lip balm will have some use :D

[@donnaphilbin6563]

The 🐵

[@raymitchell5811]

We fly regularly to Gib for R and R but we go from Bristol which is our local airport. The Tempera Prawns at the Lord Nelson in Casemates Square are the best I've ever had.

[@sudhirtelang7574]

I traveled London to Gibraltar 30 years ago.

[@Stornoman]

Yeh! Me too, where the smokers would gather at the back of the plane and stub out on the central.gangway TRUE, I was there.

[@philipg6463]

Amazing views on takeoff sitting on the right side. Disappointing seeing those blocks of flats under construction just under the Rock, somewhat spoils the scenery and natural look of the rock.

[@johannlidauer4427]

really excellent.. wish i could do the same... start from gib or land.. i like gibraltar... was there only one time... super vid!

[@thomaslowdon5510]

I dont see any danger. Crossing a main road ? The road is closed well before any flight departure or landing..

[@renyoung9735]

Safety depends upon communication between aircraft and control tower. In early 1950’s a Canadian military aircraft with failed radio equipment landed whilst the road was open. It collided with and killed a cyclist who was mid way across.

[@TheBeatleman66]

@@renyoung9735 Seen the photo years ago of the victim's severed head at the local CID offices shown by my late uncle when on a visit. For those with a 'gruesome juice 'em' appeal, the head was severed below the jaw AND vertically from the top of the head straight down behind the ear lobes. obviously cut by the engine's turbine blades. Like a face mask appearance and for extra cringe the next pic was a view taken from behind ugh!!

[@billyshears4542]

The 190E is a spetacular choice. It's make passenger feel at living room

[@watchetmike]

Enjoyed your video very much having just returned from four great day on the Rock. Understand that crossing the runway at Gib will soon be a thing of the past with a tunnel under the eastern end of the runway nearing completion.

[@alancolclough4347]

We enjoyed my 65th birthday on Gibraltar, with a dear friend who passed recently, wonderful experience ,well worth a visit for a short break. Amusing walk across the runway to Spain, will go again soon

[@xuyingxiang5016]

Thanks mate! Very informative content and the airport/trip was funny! How about your trip to and within Gibraltar? Never been to Gibraltar before. Wish you could post some introduction/content about that later.

[@MyTrips_Aviation]

Thanks the flight into Gibraltar will be shown on another video in the next few weeks

[@alvarogarciabarbosa3199]

Oye, que bonito. Tantos años viviendo en mi divina España y oía siempre noticias sobre El peñón de Gibraltar, pero no había visto esto de la pista del aeropuerto en medio. Las instalaciones del aeropuerto una belleza pero sorprende ver ausencia de personas...muy desierto. Muy simpático y especial, no obstante. Casi como Heathtrow. Tengo que visitar este peñón pronto. Como todo lo de la Península Ibérica, es un verdadero encanto.

[@emelio7995]

What a beautiful island that is down there. I think this Gibraltar airport is way way much better than the scariest and tiniest airport in the world: the Paro International airport in Bhutan of the Himalayas.

[@mountainrover]

The meal looked good. I wonder what was said to the captain of the go-around plane. Great views. The rock is steep on the eastern side isn't it?

[@matthewsherwin8741]

Wow!

[@raimaniparsad7855]

I was in this Air port since 1972 A,Coy 7th Gurkha Rifle for airport duty for three month.

[@burncrew]

I was on that flight from Heathrow, first ever aborted landing for me lol.

[@brigittelikeslanguages8916]

Hi, your flight did not land in Gibraltar? 😯 Where did the plane land then???

[@donaldstanfield8862]

I experienced two go-arounds on consecutive flights on the same day! I told my mom that we got our money's worth - wheeeeeeeeee!!💨

[@ojsimpson6362]

LoL in your a$$.

[@vvs1922]

@Mark Downs - What's the mystery? 🤔 Finally what happened?

[@tjittekamminga5170]

nice video! have been to Gibraltar and the Spanish town at the other side of the airport. Great places

[@mscott3918]

La Linea. Some great restaurants there.

[@tjittekamminga5170]

@@mscott3918 yes, I know, visited a few then

[@marcb564]

Cool.

[@akashramdial2240]

My dream job was the guy guiding the planes on the tarmac. Still is.

[@Eurobazz]

London City Airport is actually located in the London Borough of Newham, approximately 7 miles (11 kms.) east of the City of London.

[@floormankbh]

Well it's a trifle closer than London Southend..... which really should not have the London bit.

[@Eurobazz]

@@floormankbh Trifles aside, it also applies to all London airports except LGW and LHR.

[@MyTrips_Aviation]

So true..."London Stansted" and it's an hour from London!

[@Eurobazz]

@@MyTrips_Aviation There's no space anyway to build an airport in the City of London. One square mile (1.6 square km) leaves no space at all.

[@MyTrips_Aviation]

I think it’s called London City as traditionally it was built to serve those who do business in the City and wanted to fly in and out quickly. You’re right though it’s not in the City

[@glennread3305]

Fully laden RAF Nimrods used to still have wheels on the ground when going past the piano keys. Then followed that with a hard climbing banked turn out to sea, they were not allowed in Spanish airspace.

[@duncancallum]

One cannot beat N A T O for so called friendly Airspace .

[@buzzukfiftythree]

I've flown a couple of times now in the Embraer 170/190 series and must say I actually prefer them to the A220. Enjoyable video, thanks.

[@SteveM109r]

I live in Spain and work in Gibraltar. That’s runways is a twice daily thing for me. But, the runway doesn’t separate Gibraltar from Spain.

[@johnnycharisma162]

As near as makes no difference.

[@tomsmith8781]

I've landed on air strips the size of yard sticks! Depending on the available run way...and what you're flying.. find your stalk speed..fly as slow as you can and put her down at the edge of the run way ...or just go around!!!

[@pastorrobbgoodman5084]

Very nice views around Gibraltar and coming into Lindon. You may want to use darker letters because the letters blend into the background view sometimes. Great recording! I enjoyed your video very much.

[@VictorBenjaminIsraelKoppolu]

Bun XD

[@alexbur2190]

The club lounge used to have the best salted almonds, which I haven't been able to find anywhere else, but yes the food is very basic

[@ljacobs357]

Had to abort once at City airport due to fog, but eventually landed there. Gibraltar is an interesting place.

[@elta81]

I love watching your videos, thank you for sharing them but sometimes the subtitles are unreadable because of the white background. Can you do something about it?

[@MyTrips_Aviation]

Thanks, I’ll change that

[@billyshears4542]

Sorry, correct is E190...the previous name mentioned was 190E (my first car) was wrong...hgs.

[@pixxellee1219]

다른 은하계의 행성에 있는 공항처럼 멋져 보인다

[@FTFLCY]

LCY is not located in The City of London, it is in the London Borough of Newham.

[@robpittstop1797]

Dang I'd love to walk on the runaway

[@richardganesh]

On 9:20 onwards you can see the African Continent and to be specific Morocco.

[@denniscoastalscenetv6936]

tricky when it cannot land first time and has to go round and round

[@GRM74]

DANGEROUS ..

[@jakeoesterreich8037]

6,000 ft is plenty of runway...and it is not only restricted to regional aircraft...

[@petronilaortiz8414]

is that the Gibrartar rock

[@davedenham8697]

You’re NOT crossing a LIVE runway!….it’s only live when an aircraft on it, duh!

[@rhtball]

The Gates of Hercules....

[@KashifKhursheed-ng1vk]

Live runway? Is it live chicken biryani?

[@MarcelaR-dh1ok]

Try Gib and Saba Island

[@jahason01]

They only make two attempts to land after which they divert to Malaga. FA told me after two attempts some passengers become very nervous. My first time to Gibraltar included an aborted attempt. A strong wind just lifted the plane.

[@Volcano-Man]

Gibraltar Airport IS NOT the border between Gibraltar and Spain, that's approximately 500 metres north. It is not a dangerous airport either. Might be a bit scary for some passengers.

[@r.scottmacleod4564]

Somebody should explain to Gibraltar there is such a thing as a tunnel?

[@burntabs]

No explanation required.The underpass, which will be located at the eastern threshold, is due for completion this year.

[@perplex3023]

Once i had touch and go experience.. from KL to dhaka with malindo air. Pilot was like a truck driver 🙄.. most worst experience ever..

[@ritzgj3666]

And the sun was shining.And the quotation is 99,01%.

[@salokin1]

Nice video, poor title ... you missed out the word SHOCKING (in upper case of course) alongside the MOST DANGEROUS. Gib is one of the best places to learn to sail yachts: sun and strong winds!

[@flyFirst100]

Why is this video titled “most dangerous”? They are not dangerous at all, a challenge yes, but no more dangerous than any other airport around the world.

[@MyTrips_Aviation]

Not true, the challenging conditions make the possibility of an error that can lead to an accident much higher than in other airports, thus putting these two among the most dangerous in Europe and in the world. Pilos are required to have additional training in order to land at such airports

[@Cactus732]

@@MyTrips_Aviation that’s true of London City, but not Gibraltar

[@feanorian21maglor38]

The video doesn't show the width and length of the landing strip clearly... override by a couple of metres and the plane will be in the sea. Then there's the possibility of human error with the traffic across the runway, I understand there was a close call between a small plane and a car a few years ago

[@vivianconstant8175]

@@MyTrips_Aviation &

[@riopugh8220]

You obviously don't know Gibraltar airport very well then. The main problem landing a plane is the wind coming over the rock, the wind coming over create a vortex, a rolling formation of wind currents. These rolling side winds can change directions suddenly and then the short runway doesn't help either

[@chinopacia4708]

My brother is working there

[@elizabethepperson4144]

I wonder what the name that rock that rock looks like if it would’ve collapsed it would like destroyed the whole airport so yeah

[@manjeetpandher9249]

Specular airport .

[@VikPaints]

Challenging airports yes, of course and they recieve extra training for specific airports such as these but dangerous? no. Driving to the airport is the more "dangerous" part of any journey.

[@bassathehelingmindcassa2341]

Not dangerus I fly for years here I love it its difrent

[@dryflyman7121]

The embraer was the the worst aircraft I ever flew on, suffered the worst turbulence I’ve ever known. Never flown since !

[@oml81mm]

Nothing dangerous about either airport - don't let the title frighten you. And, although Gib has changed, it is well worth a visit.

[@vaishalideo4690]

landing and take off at Paro Airport in Bhutan is much more dangerous than this

[@DiViVeMa18]

This airport is on spanish land