
If you’d like to work with London Southend Airport, then we’d love to hear from you
London Southend Airport offers independently-owned light aircraft the opportunity to fly through our airspace and book landings along our 1,856 metre runway.
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.
When flying visual circuits please be respecful of our neighbours and avoid overflying densely populated areas.
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
For the general London Southend Airport terms and conditions of use, please click here.
Southend ATC Frequenices
Tower – 127.730
Director – 128.965
Radar – 130.780 (LARS)
LARS FMC – SSR 5050
ATIS – 136.055
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].
Local flying clubs offer trial flying lessons, flying courses, and the opportunity to earn Private Pilots Licences and licence renewals.
If you’d like to work with London Southend Airport, then we’d love to hear from you
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