Southend Airport Named Fastest-Growing as Passenger Numbers More than Double

Southend Airport named fastest-growing as passenger numbers more than double

This makes it the country's fastest-growing airport

London Southend named UK's fastest growing airport

UK Civil Aviation Authority figures have revealed that London Southend is the fastest growing airport in the country. The airport has seen passenger numbers more than double in just four months – representing a 106% increase between January and April this year. London Southend’s nearest rival was general aviation airport Biggin Hill with a 67% rise, while Londonderry in Northern Ireland managed 56% in the same period. The UK-wide average is 3.2%…

Southend soars: UK's fastest growing airport

Photo: London Southend Traffic at London Southend has increased by over 100 per cent in 2025. According to the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), London Southend’s passenger traffic has doubled in just four months with an impressive 106 per cent increase between January and April this year. The UK-wide average is 3.2 per cent growth with London’s six primary hubs – Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and City – averaging 1.7 per cent growth in …