Handling and FBOs
Private handling at London Southend EGMC
London Southend has one handling company listed for private and business aircraft: London Southend Jet Centre. Handling is compulsory here, so one of them will look after you on arrival.
Who handles private aircraft
Where the terminals are
London Southend Jet Centre – dedicated FBO terminal with lounges, direct ramp access for vehicles (plane to car in under two minutes) and helicopter transfers.
Before you land
- Handling
- Compulsory. You must use one of the handling companies above.
- Permission
- Prior permission (PPR) is required before you land.
- Customs
- Yes – on site (H24; the Jet Centre offers on-site immigration and customs with pre-clearance)
- Opening hours
- Jet Centre operational daily 06:00–02:30 local, year-round; airport 24 hours but use 22:00–06:30 subject to prior permission from ATC; night restrictions 23:00–06:30 (quieter aircraft only; private helicopters not at night)
Strictly PPR and handling mandatory for non-based aircraft over 2.5 tonnes. Holiday Inn on site.
Hours and requirements are as the airport publishes them, last checked 29 Sep 2026. Check with the airport or your operator before you set off.
Getting to the terminal
London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6YF.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Romford | 40 min | 25 mi · 41 km |
| Rochester | 55 min | 40 mi · 65 km |
| London | 1 hr 15 min | 42 mi · 67 km |
Road time without traffic. Routes: OSRM, map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The full guide to London Southend Airport has the runway, weather, flight times and nearby airports.