General Aviation

London Southend Airport offers independently-owned light aircraft the opportunity to fly through our airspace and book landings along our 1,856 metre runway.

Come fly with us

At London Southend airport we offer various training and parking options for our GA visitors. Links to our Fees, Charges, and AIP Charts can be found on the right-hand side of this page.

We are PPR Mandatory. All PPR requests can be made with ATC. For current contact details. Please see the AIP.

All inbound or transiting aircraft should call Southend Radar at or before 5nm to controlled airspace. All Aircraft operating outside Southends controlled airspace are encouraged to monitor Southend Radar 130.780 and select SSR code 5050.

Pilots should expect to route via the Southend VRP’s and should be familar.

Visiting pilots should expect to park on the North Apron with a marshaller. High visiblity clothing is mandatory. Pilots should follow the green walkway to the uncontrolled crossing abeam the firestation and ensure they give way to all aircraft before following the walkway across taxiway Charlie.

All IFR aircraft shall request engine start with Southend Tower 127.730.

Noise Abatement

VFR

When flying visual circuits please be respecful of our neighbours and avoid overflying densely populated areas.

Aircraft With MTOW in excess of 5700kg

All aircraft with an MTOW in excess of 5700kg are subject to noise abatement routings as per the AIP.

Runway 05 – Aircraft shall climb straight ahead until a range of 1 DME (I-SO or I-ND) and an altitude of 1500 FT is reached before turning

Runway 23 – Aircraft shall climb straight ahead until a range of 2.5 DME (I-SO or I-ND) and an altitude of 1500 FT is reached before turning

Terms & conditions of use

For the general London Southend Airport terms and conditions of use, please click here.

Breifing Links:

NATS eAIP

Southend Airsapce Chart

Southend Aerodrome Chart

Fees & Charges

Southend ATC Frequenices

Tower – 127.730

Director – 128.965

Radar – 130.780 (LARS)

LARS FMC – SSR 5050

ATIS – 136.055

Landings & touch-and-go

Landing at London Southend Airport has never been easier. Use our app to pay for a landing, including touch-and-go landings used during practice circuit training.

For flyers coming from afar, we have a conveniently located tuck shop to allow pilots to purchase a snack and drink before taking off again.

To book, please contact by email at [email protected].

Pay for your landing

Landing, parking and training fees