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LEGO City Airport

Set #10159 · 2004 · 914 pieces · Advanced build

LEGO City Airport set 10159 instructions

Set Details

Set Number
10159
Name
City Airport
Theme
City
Year
2004
Pieces
914
Complexity
Advanced
Build Time
4-8 hours
Ages
14+
Type
Both play and display
LF
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About LEGO City Airport

LEGO City Airport (set #10159) is a large, detailed build with 914 pieces from the City theme, released in 2004. The City line features everyday urban vehicles, buildings, and rescue scenarios. At 914 pieces, this is a advanced-level build with an estimated build time of 4-8 hours, suitable for ages 14+.

Set Highlights

  • 914 pieces at advanced complexity — a 4-8 hours build.
  • Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
  • Versatile build — display-worthy when complete, durable enough for active play.

Who Is This Set For?

Gift for Ages 14+

The advanced difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 14+ age range.

Weekend Build Project

914 pieces with an estimated 4-8 hours fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.

Expanding a City Collection

A solid addition for collectors building out their City shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.

Build Tips

1

A five-minute sort by color or piece type before starting saves time hunting for specific bricks mid-step.

2

Follow the numbered steps in sequence — structural elements early in the build support everything that comes after.

3

For active play sets, key connection points (hinges, turntables, clip joints) can loosen over time — a small dab of LEGO's own tube clutch lubricant on the stud resolves most looseness without damage.

Finding Instructions

Building instructions for LEGO City Airport (#10159) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.

City Airport FAQ

Related Reading

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Also Released in 2004

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