Airport Southend (EGMC)

Arrival IFR from EDDR. After the handover to London Radar over the English Channel, direct Dover and then direct to Southend—kept within CAS at FL80 throughout. After shutdown on the apron, remember a hi-vis vest, then waited about 45 minutes for the fuel truck because the based Easyjet had a turnaround—€2.39 per liter for Avgas. Own entry and exit via the GAT in the former terminal building. Recommended Holiday Inn, and a train station to London (50 minutes) is at most a 5-minute walk away. Landing fee 24 GPB and parking 15 GPB per night for an AA5. Overall a recommended airport for London—you just need a bit of patience when the low-cost carriers come in.