<P> The decision to relocate the control tower to a site 80 miles (130 km) away at Swanwick, Hampshire, utilising three cable links providing live video which will be a UK first by replacing air traffic controllers with a remotely operated digital system . Scheduled to be completed in 2018 before being tested for a year, becoming operational in 2019 . </P> <P> In 2016, Green Party candidate for the London mayoral election, Siân Berry, proposed the closure and redevelopment of London City airport, citing a number of reasons, including relatively low profit from such a large amount of land, high demand for housing in Greater London and the high levels of pollution generated . Berry also argued that despite more air capacity being needed in the South East of England, the relatively low 4 million passengers that use London City Airport every year could be absorbed by other airports which are currently under capacity . However, this plan was proposed when London City Airport was for sale . In February 2016 the airport was bought by a Canadian - led consortium, making redevelopment less likely . Additionally, the political weight behind air space in the south east would make it less likely still, with the Government having approved the controversial expansion of Heathrow Airport, including the third runway . </P> <P> Owing to its proximity to London's Docklands and financial district its main users are business travellers, but the number of leisure destinations served (like Palma de Mallorca or Chambéry) has increased in recent years . London City is at its busiest during the winter months, when a number of airlines, most notably British Airways, Swiss and CityJet, fly to ski resort gateway destinations . Zürich, Geneva and Milan are among the destinations popular among winter sports enthusiasts . </P> <P> Due to the airport's proximity to Central London, it has stringent rules imposed to limit the noise impact from aircraft operations . This, together with the physical dimensions of the 1,508 m (4,948 ft) long runway and the steep glideslope, limits the aircraft types that can use London City Airport . </P>

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