Information about London Southend Airport

Facts about London Southend Airport

IATA:

SEN

ICAO:

EGMC

City:

Southend-on-Sea

Region:

Essex

Country:

England

Country Code:

GB

Type:

Commercial Airport

Timezone:

Europe/London

Latitude:

51.570622

Longitude:

0.696394

GPS Coordinates:

51°34' N, 00°42' E

Passenger Category:

International Airport

Role:

International Airport

The historical and tourist importance of the area

Southend-on-Sea is one of England's best-known seaside resorts and is famous for its long pier, seafront and traditional attractions. Nearby Rochford is a historic market town, while the Essex coastline contains nature reserves, salt marshes and estuarine landscapes. Hadleigh Castle provides panoramic views over the Thames Estuary, and nearby Leigh-on-Sea combines maritime heritage with a picturesque old town and waterfront. London is also accessible for visitors wishing to explore the capital.

Food, shopping and when to visit

Southend, Leigh-on-Sea and Rochford offer numerous restaurants, cafés, pubs, bakeries and independent shops, with seafood and traditional British seaside food particularly prominent. Indian, Italian, Chinese, Turkish and other international cuisines are also widely available. Late spring through early autumn is the best period for enjoying the seafront, beaches and coastal walks, while museums, shopping and London attractions provide year-round alternatives.

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