L2K atc is notamed as closed as and when staff shortages dictate. You must check at the desk your fp has been closed in these circumstances.
Coasting out you will get a service from manston, lyd or london you take your pick or talk to no one as you wish. At or before the fir take your pick from lille or L2K at one time lille were happy to chat now they tend to suggest you call L2K direct.
I reckon i am on my 50+ visit over the years and still enjoy going - enjoy.