Stage 18

Lydd (EGMD) to Clacton (EGSQ)

The White Cliffs of Dover, Kent Coast, Thames Estuary, and Essex Shoreline

Distance 105.0 NM
Est. Time (150kts) 00h 42m
Target Alt 2,000–2,500 ft
Touch & Gos 2 Airfields

Departure: EGMD (Lydd / London Ashford)

  • Elevation: 13 ft
  • Runway: 03/21 (1,505m Asphalt)
  • Fuel: Avgas 100LL / Jet A-1
  • Comms: Information 120.705 | LYD VOR 114.05

Arrival: EGSQ (Clacton Airfield)

  • Elevation: 30 ft
  • Runway: 18/36 (650m Grass)
  • Fuel: Avgas 100LL (PPR)
  • Comms: Radio 118.155 | CLN VOR 115.70

Visual Route Map & Navaids (Ultra High-Detail 1:10m Coastline)

N E S W VAR 1°W (Mag °M) NORTH SEA KENT ESSEX Thames Estuary White Cliffs of Dover Isle of Thanet Dungeness Spit Clacton Coast LYD 114.05 DVR 114.95 CLN 115.70 045°M 280°M 035°M 055°M EGMD Lydd EGTO Rochester (T&G) EGMC Southend (T&G) EGSQ Clacton

Navigation & Waypoint Breakdown

Ident Type Track (°M) Nav Aid / Radial Dist ETE Landmarks & Notes
EGMD Departure -- LYD 114.05 0.0 NM 00:00 Depart Lydd, tracking NE along the Kent coast toward Folkestone & Dover.
EGTO Touch & Go 045° / 280° DVR 114.95 / DET 117.30 62.0 NM 00:25 Hug Dover's White Cliffs & Isle of Thanet; track inland past Medway to Rochester grass.
EGMC Touch & Go 035° DET 117.30 R-040 15.0 NM 00:31 Hop across the Thames Estuary mouth for a fast touch & go at London Southend Airport.
EGSQ Arrival 055° CLN 115.70 R-235 28.0 NM 00:42 Follow Foulness, Blackwater & Colne estuaries to land at coastal Clacton Airfield.

Local Notes & Flying Tips

  • White Cliffs & Dover Straits: Tracking along the cliffs past Folkestone and Dover (DVR VOR 114.95), enjoy spectacular views of the English Channel shipping lanes and the French coastline in clear weather.
  • Thames Estuary Crossing & Airspace: Crossing the estuary from Rochester to Southend places you near Southend CTR/CTA and London TMA boundaries. Maintain close radio contact with Southend Radar (130.775) and stay below 2,500 ft.
  • Clacton Arrival (EGSQ): Clacton is a classic coastal grass strip located just south of the town center right behind the seawall. Watch for sea breeze shifts when turning onto short final for Runway 18/36.

Digital Asset Pack

EFB / SkyDemon Route String

EGMD EGTO EGMC EGSQ

Garmin TDS GTNXi Format (.gfp)

FPN/RI:EGMD:EGTO:EGMC:EGSQ

Save as Stage18.gfp or paste directly into the TDS flight plan catalog.

MSFS .pln File

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<SimBase.Document>
    <FlightPlan.FlightPlan>
        <Title>EGMD to EGSQ Stage 18 UK Coastal Circumnavigation</Title>
        <FPType>VFR</FPType>
        <RouteType>Direct</RouteType>
        <CruisingAlt>2500</CruisingAlt>
        <DepartureID>EGMD</DepartureID>
        <DepartureLLA>N50° 57' 22.00",E0° 56' 21.00",+000013.00</DepartureLLA>
        <DestinationID>EGSQ</DestinationID>
        <DestinationLLA>N51° 47' 15.00",E1° 7' 20.00",+000030.00</DestinationLLA>
        <ATCWaypoint id="EGMD">
            <ATCWaypointType>Airport</ATCWaypointType>
            <WorldPosition>N50° 57' 22.00",E0° 56' 21.00",+000013.00</WorldPosition>
            <ICAO><ICAORegion>EG</ICAORegion><ICAOIdent>EGMD</ICAOIdent></ICAO>
        </ATCWaypoint>
        <ATCWaypoint id="EGTO">
            <ATCWaypointType>Airport</ATCWaypointType>
            <WorldPosition>N51° 21 me' 7.00",E0° 30' 11.00",+000436.00</WorldPosition>
            <ICAO><ICAORegion>EG</ICAORegion><ICAOIdent>EGTO</ICAOIdent></ICAO>
        </ATCWaypoint>
        <ATCWaypoint id="EGMC">
            <ATCWaypointType>Airport</ATCWaypointType>
            <WorldPosition>N51° 34 me' 17.00",E0° 41' 44.00",+000049.00</WorldPosition>
            <ICAO><ICAORegion>EG</ICAORegion><ICAOIdent>EGMC</ICAOIdent></ICAO>
        </ATCWaypoint>
        <ATCWaypoint id="EGSQ">
            <ATCWaypointType>Airport</ATCWaypointType>
            <WorldPosition>N51° 47' 15.00",E1° 7' 20.00",+000030.00</WorldPosition>
            <ICAO><ICAORegion>EG</ICAORegion><ICAOIdent>EGSQ</ICAOIdent></ICAO>
        </ATCWaypoint>
    </FlightPlan.FlightPlan>
</SimBase.Document>