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London Stansted Airport

IATA STNICAO EGSS🇬🇧 London, Essex
Coordinates
51.8850°N, 0.2350°E
Elevation
348 ft (106 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:11
Sunrise
04:57
Sunset
21:14
Civil dusk
22:00

About 16h 17m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About London Stansted Airport

London Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport is an international airport serving the south-east of England. It is located near Stansted Mountfitchet, in the district of Uttlesford, Essex; it lies 31 miles north-east of Central London.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EGSS

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 22▸ displaced10,003 ft / 3,049 m151 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPStansted Radar120.625 MHz
ATISATIS127.175 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.950 MHz
DIRDIRECTOR136.200 MHz
GNDGND121.725 MHz
RDRDirector136.200 MHz
TWRTWR123.800 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingLoungeFastTrackCar hireDuty FreeTransport

London Stansted Airport offers a variety of passenger services including lounges, parking, and fast track options.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (149)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON STANSTED CTA 3Class DCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
LONDON STANSTED CTA 4Class DCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
LONDON STANSTED CTRClass DCTRGND3500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle203 ft
Obstacle220 ft
Obstacle220 ft
Obstacle220 ft
Obstacle285 ft
RAF Barkway469 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from London Stansted Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for London Stansted Airport?

The ICAO code for London Stansted Airport is EGSS, and its IATA code is STN.

Where is London Stansted Airport located?

London Stansted Airport is large airport located in London, Essex, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 348 ft (106 m).

How many runways does London Stansted Airport have?

London Stansted Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,003 ft / 3,049 m.

Which airlines fly to London Stansted Airport?

Airlines historically serving London Stansted Airport include Air Berlin, Air Moldova, Aurigny Air Services, Flybe, Germanwings, Pegasus Airlines, among 10 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from London Stansted Airport?

Historical data lists 149 nonstop destinations from London Stansted Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is London Stansted Airport in?

London Stansted Airport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at London Stansted Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at London Stansted Airport is approximately 1.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near London Stansted Airport?

The nearest airport to London Stansted Airport is Bury Farm Airstrip (GB-1047), about 3.7 nm to the se, followed by High Easter Airfield and Audley End Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. London Stansted Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.