Plans to increase capacity at London City airport in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games in London have been submitted.

If proposals are given the go ahead it could see the number London City Airport flights increase from the current 80,000 per year to 120,000, with the airport predicting up to 3.9 million passengers by the year 2010. Airport officials insist this expansion could take place without the introduction of night flights.

Richard Gooding, chief executive of London City Airport, said, ‘The proposed growth of the airport ensures we can serve the visitors that will be attracted to the area in advance of the 2012 Olympic Games. The airport will continue its commitment to local communities by providing a significant increase in jobs over the next three years.’