Aerodrome
EGMC - SOUTHEND
Location, elevation, runway distances, helicopter landing areas, radio frequencies, and map facts for a quick aerodrome check. Use this as a starting point, then confirm official data and brief weather, NOTAMs, services, local procedures, and runway wind before flight.
Aerodrome details
- Ident
- EGMC
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 1.5 NM N of Southend-on-Sea.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 58 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 1.59° (2027) annual change 0.17°
- Coordinates
- 51.57041, 0.69329
Operating hours
H24.
Operational notes
Use of the airport between 2200-0630 (2100-0530), is subject to prior permission from ATC. This aerodrome is strictly PPR. Maintenance / Oxygen & Nitrogen servicing / Pre/Post flight inspection support. Email: [email protected] Office: 01702-844902 Mobile: 07456-837458 and by arrangement with resident operators. Handling mandatory for all non-based civil aircraft with a MTWA of over 2.5 tonnes. London Southend Jet Centre H24 operating hours. Night time slot restrictions are in place for operations between 2300-0630 (2200-0530). London Southend Jet Centre: Tel: 01702-538600; E-mail: [email protected]. Business lounge and conference facilities available. Contact [email protected]. See Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart. Taxiway Echo only available for code A aircraft with an outer main gear wheel span of less than 4.5 M. Aircraft under their own power, do so at owners risk. Code A aircraft with outer main gear wheel span of 4.5 M or greater will be towed along Taxiway Echo with prior approval. Stands 1-10 are nose-in pushback stands and have painted centre-lines/stop arrows. Stands also have nose-out markings for aircraft up to E190 and under marshaller guidance. Stands 1-10 are fitted with AGNIS. The activation of the AGNIS is an indication to the Captain that the stand has been inspected and is clear of FOD and any obstacles. If the AGNIS is not switched on, the aircraft should hold its position on the adjacent taxiway until the AGNIS has been activated, or a marshaller is present. Stands 11-15, 16-18 and all other North Apron parking requires marshaller instruction. Stands 101 and 102 can accommodate aircraft up to B737-400. Aircraft are to be towed onto and off stand. Stands 1-6 maximum aircraft nose-in by span B737-700. Stands 7 and 8 maximum aircraft nose-in by span B737-800. Stands 9 and 10 maximum aircraft nose-in by span B737-900. On departure minimum power is to be used when taxiing off stand. Stop bars located at Runway Holding Points A1, B1, C1 & D are unidirectional; aircraft and vehicles are not to cross illuminated red stop bars except when an explicit ATC clearance has been received. Stop bars located at Intermediate Holding Points A2, A3, A4, B3, C2 and C3 are bidirectional, B2 is unidirectional. Intermediate Holding Point stop bars may not always be illuminated. Two WDI Runway 05 (LGTD) 513400.38N 0004056.40E, Runway 23 (LGTD) 513425.74N 0004212.38E. Taxiway D may only be used with ATC approval. Apron floodlighting. Obstacle lighting.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- All payments to be made via AEROPS within 24 hours unless on account or being handled by London Southend Jet Centre.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: LONDON SOUTHEND AIRPORT CO LTD
Phone: 01702-538500
Email: [email protected] (ATC)
Address: London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6YF.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 1,856 m | 36 m | Asphalt | 1,076 mTORA 1,739 m | 1,604 mASDA 1,739 m |
| 23 | 1,856 m | 36 m | Asphalt | 1,242 mTORA 1,182 m | 1,604 mASDA 1,242 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| SOUTHEND APPROACH | 130.780 MHz | NORMAL • DOC 40 NM/10,000 FT. | |
| Radar | |||
| Radar | |||
| SOUTHEND DIRECTOR | 128.965 MHz | NORMAL • As directed. • DOC 40 NM/10,000 FT. | Service notes: Use of 'Radar' suffix denotes availability only. Provision of a specific service is not implied. |
| SOUTHEND RADAR | 130.780 MHz | NORMAL • DOC 40 NM/10,000 FT. | |
| Service notes: Use of 'Radar' suffix denotes availability only. Provision of a specific service is not implied. | |||
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| SOUTHEND TOWER | 127.730 MHz | NORMAL On occasion combined with Radar/Approach. DOC 25 NM/4000 FT. | |
| ATIS | |||
| ATIS | |||
| SOUTHEND INFORMATION | 136.055 MHz | NORMAL • DOC 60 NM/20,000 FT. | |
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| SOUTHEND EMERGENCY | 121.500 MHz | LIMITED • On request (O/R) • Emergency Frequency | |
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| SOUTHEND FIRE | 121.600 MHz | LIMITED • Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. • Non-ATS frequency. | |
Services
Approach - SOUTHEND APPROACH
Status: NORMAL
Briefing office
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Briefing services available for aircraft receiving handling from London Southend Jet Centre.
Customs
Status: NORMAL
De-icing
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement. Contact: 07443-258705. [email protected].
Notes: Available by arrangement through Southend Operations.
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Airline handling 0400-2359 (0300-2300), FBO handling 24 hours (H24).
Notes: Yes. Details through Southend Handling.
Other service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Briefing services available for aircraft receiving handling from London Southend Jet Centre. Self-briefing/Pilot brief and limited telephone consultation available from Meteorological Observers in ATC.
Notes: ARO
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Briefing services available for aircraft receiving handling from London Southend Jet Centre.
Secur
Status: NORMAL
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: NORMAL
Notes: Jet A1 bowser 80,000 LT + 300,000 LT storage capacity. Avgas bowser 10,000 LT + 14,500 LT storage capacity.
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EGMC Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGMC 121250Z 28008KT 9999 FEW030 12/04 Q1024
Runway wind
Runway 05 · 070°/08 kt
Crosswind within limits for typical light singles on the longest runway.
Nearby NOTAM
Aerodrome lighting maintenance
PAPI unserviceable until 18:00 UTC. Plan an alternative approach or daylight arrival.
Wise Assistant
Briefing snapshot
EGMC looks workable for a local VFR departure on the latest picture: surface wind is light, visibility is good, and no runway closure is highlighted in this snapshot. The main briefing item is the lighting serviceability notice, so plan a daylight arrival or confirm PAPI availability before committing. Cross-check the current METAR, TAF, and full NOTAM list before departure.