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Southend (EGMC/SEN) — Southend, United Kingdom

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
127.725
Runways
05/23
Elevation
49 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
38 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 4 on the ground · busiest hour 14:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EGMC
  • Name: Southend
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 51.5714
  • Longitude: 0.695556
  • Elevation: 49 ft
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Municipality: Southend
  • IATA Code: SEN
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/London
  • Distance from City: 3.8 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 6089 X 118
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NULL
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 127.725 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 130.775 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 121.800 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.southendairport.com/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: £8.50-£12.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge £85
  • Parking Fee: £0.50-£1.20 per tonne MTOW per hour; first 2 hours may be free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: GBP
  • Remarks: Noise surcharges may apply for Chapter 3 aircraft. VAT at 20% applicable on all fees.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: 24-hour availability. Multiple suppliers. Volume discounts available for uplift over 5,000 liters.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: Yes
  • Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 23:00
  • Curfew End: 06:30
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Minimum Chapter 3 compliance required. Night curfew 23:00-06:30 local time. Exemptions may apply for emergency, medical, and state flights. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

Alternates

EGLC

  • ICAO: EGLC
  • Name: London City
  • Distance (NM): 24.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGSS

  • ICAO: EGSS
  • Name: Stansted
  • Distance (NM): 25.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for GA flights from outside UK/CTA.

EGKB

  • ICAO: EGKB
  • Name: Biggin Hill
  • Distance (NM): 28.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Customs and immigration by prior arrangement. GAR required min 12h before arrival from outside UK/CTA.

EGMD

  • ICAO: EGMD
  • Name: Lydd
  • Distance (NM): 38.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGKK

  • ICAO: EGKK
  • Name: Gatwick
  • Distance (NM): 41.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for GA flights from outside UK/CTA. ePassport gates available.

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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Active NOTAMs

A4119/26
caution
Obstacle erected
CRANE OPR PSN 513337.37N 0004339.27E (HDG 116 DEG MAG, 2603M FM SOUTHEND ARP). MAX HGT 115FT AGL/171FT AMSL. NOTAM WILL BE SUPERSEDED BY DIGITAL OBSTACLE DATASET WEF 24 DEC 2026.
2026-12-01 08:00 UTC 2026-12-23 17:00 UTC
A3837/26
caution
Obstacle erected
CRANE OPR PSN 513337.37N 0004339.27E (HDG 116 DEG MAG, 2603M FM SOUTHEND ARP). MAX HGT 115FT AGL/171FT AMSL
2026-10-12 07:00 UTC 2026-11-30 17:00 UTC
A3811/26
caution
Obstacle erected
CRANE OPR PSN 513336.44N 0004330.01E (HDG 118 DEG MAG, 2460M FM SOUTHEND ARP). MAX HGT 113FT AGL/165FT AMSL. NOTAM WILL BE SUPERSEDED BY DIGITAL OBSTACLE DATASET WEF 24 DEC 2026.
2026-09-28 10:05 UTC 2026-12-24 23:59 UTC

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EGMC?
The tower frequency at Southend is 127.725 MHz.
What fuel is available at EGMC?
Southend offers Jet A-1.
Does EGMC require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports. Permit details for United Kingdom
Where is EGMC located?
Southend (EGMC) is located in Southend, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGMC?
The IATA code for Southend is SEN.
Is EGMC a port of entry?
Yes, Southend is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.