London Southend Airport (SEN): Codes, Runways & Location
London Southend Airport (IATA: SEN · ICAO: EGMC) is a medium-sized airport serving Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom. It lies at 51.5706° N, 0.6936° E, 49 ft (15 m) above sea level.
Overview of London Southend Airport
London Southend Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Southend-on-Sea, Essex in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code SEN and the ICAO code EGMC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
London Southend Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1856 m (6089 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 49 ft (15 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rochester Airport (RCS) about 28 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,856 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about London Southend Airport
Where is London Southend Airport located?
London Southend Airport is located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.5706° N, 0.6936° E.
What is the airport code for London Southend Airport?
London Southend Airport has an IATA code of SEN and an ICAO code of EGMC.
How long is the runway at London Southend Airport?
London Southend Airport's longest runway is about 1856 m (6089 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does London Southend Airport have?
London Southend Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is London Southend Airport a major airport?
London Southend Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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