London Southend Airport offers immediate solution towards London’s capacity needs
London Southend Airport is calling for broader consideration as London debates its airport capacity. With Heathrow and Gatwick pursuing long-term runway developments – and Luton, an increase in its passenger cap – London Southend has the infrastructure to provide airport capacity immediately.
As parliamentary discussions around airport expansion unfold today, with Rachel Reeves expected to back a third runway at Heathrow, London Southend is urging decision-makers to prioritise immediate, scalable solutions.
Jude Winstanley, CEO, London Southend Airport, says: “London Southend Airport is uniquely positioned to help address the current capacity crunch in London and the South East. Our fully operational runway, growing airline partnerships, and seamless connectivity to Central London via rail and road make us the perfect choice for airlines and passengers right now. While other airports plan for tomorrow, London Southend is ready today.”
London Southend is growing quickly. easyJet, which already flies from the airport, will be opening a base at London Southend this year, establishing a strong partnership with three based aircraft and nearly 20 destinations for travellers. The airport offers a proven track record of success, backed by modern facilities, delay free operations and immediate capacity to help support London’s aviation demand.
Boosting passenger numbers at London Southend delivers substantial economic benefits, not just for Southend and Essex but for London and the wider UK.
The airport’s location and infrastructure make it a critical driver for local and national economies, providing a faster and more immediate solution.
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About London Southend Airport
London Southend Airport, ranked the best London airport by consumer group Which? six times and voted the best UK airport (under three million capacity) by the Airport Operator’s Association in 2019.
Serving close to 2.3 million passengers in 2019, London Southend offered services to around 40 domestic and European cities. The terminal has its own railway station, less than 100 paces from the main entrance, with up to six trains an hour at peak times to central London, taking just 52 minutes to Liverpool Street and 43 minutes from Stratford. All airport car parks are located minutes from the terminal entrance.