GA 'friendly' 24hr airport in SE England?

[Sam Rutherford]

Any ideas, most seem to be closed between +/- 2200 and 0630. Wondering if there is a 24hr option that isn't completely unaffordable (ie not LHR or LGW)?

I've researched the 'obvious' ones, but in case there's one I've missed?

[tmmorris]

Brize?

Not sure if they can accept a civilian movement overnight, though. But MOD rates not ridiculous. Worst they can say is no. Might not be SE enough for you.

Is Southend not H24?

[Sam Rutherford]

Brize - that's an excellent OOTB answer. Will have a look.

Southend is unclear from AIP so have sent an email.

Thank you tmmorris

[tmmorris]

My reading of Southend is it's H24 (as ATS, fuel, handling, security are) but some services (briefing, met) are self-brief out of hours. (And airfield is PPR overnight.)

[Cardmaster]

Brize is always helpful.

[Sam Rutherford]

In the end, no rule change so not needed - but thank you for the posts.

Southend were very helpful (and with an 'acceptable' £230 out of hours fee if arriving in the middle of the night). Brize an interesting option that I now know exists.

Thanks all, Sam.

[Romeo Tango]

Bournemouth used to be open overnight whatever AIS says. Not sure if still is.