All flights in and out of London City Airport have been cancelled after the discovery of an unexploded WWII bomb.
An unexploded bomb from World War Two has been found near London City Airport, leading to its closure throughout Monday.
London’s most central airport adjoins George V Dock, where the bomb was found early on Sunday morning during pre-planned work.
“A 214m (234-yard) exclusion zone has been implemented as a precaution by the Met Police. As a result, London City Airport is currently closed,” the airport said in a statement.
Many local residents were evacuated and roads are closed whilst a Royal Navy bomb-disposal team works on making the device safe.
All passengers due to travel from London City on Monday are advised to contact their airline for further information.
Following the discovery of a World War Two ordnance in King George V Dock as part of planned development works, a 214m exclusion zone has been implemented as a precaution by the Met Police. As a result, London City Airport is currently closed. (1/3)
— London City Airport (@LondonCityAir) 11 February 2018
All passengers due to travel from London City on Monday are advised to contact their airline for further information. Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport until further notice.(2/3)
— London City Airport (@LondonCityAir) 11 February 2018
The airport is cooperating fully with the Met Police, Royal Navy and London Borough of Newham (3/3) https://t.co/9ZD3jDFdOw
— London City Airport (@LondonCityAir) 11 February 2018