Stansted

• ICAO: EGSS
• Name: Stansted
• Type: large_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 51.884998
• Longitude: 0.235
• Elevation: 348 ft
• Country: United Kingdom
• Municipality: London
• IATA Code: STN
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: N/A
• Timezone: Europe/London
• Distance from City: 48.9 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 04/22

• Designation: 04/22
• Dimensions: 10003 X 151
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
• Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB (Rwy 22), ILS CAT I (Rwy 04), RNAV (GNSS)
• Remarks: N/A

• Tower: 123.800 MHz
• Ground: 121.725 MHz
• Operations: N/A
• Traffic/Approach: N/A
• ATIS: 127.175 MHz

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: N/A

• AIS Tel: N/A
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: N/A
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: http://www.stanstedairport.com/
• Remarks: N/A

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: No
• PPR Contact: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

• Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx GBP 7-11 per tonne MTOW
• Parking Fee: GBP 0.40-0.80 per tonne per hour
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: GBP
• Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated. Published tariff from MAG (Manchester Airports Group).

• Fuel Type: Jet A-1
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-02-18
• Remarks: Hydrant and bowser fuelling available.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: Yes
• Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for GA flights from outside UK/CTA.

• Curfew Start: %H:%i
• Curfew End: %H:%i
• Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
• Remarks: Night quota count system in effect. Annual movement cap of 274,000. Strict night restrictions.

EGGW

• ICAO: EGGW
• Name: Luton
• Distance (NM): 22.4
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for flights from outside UK/CTA.

EGLC

• ICAO: EGLC
• Name: London City
• Distance (NM): 23.8
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGMC

• ICAO: EGMC
• Name: Southend
• Distance (NM): 25.5
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGKB

• ICAO: EGKB
• Name: Biggin Hill
• Distance (NM): 34.1
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Customs and immigration by prior arrangement. GAR required min 12h before arrival from outside UK/CTA.

EGLL

• ICAO: EGLL
• Name: Heathrow
• Distance (NM): 35.9
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site 24h. GAR must be submitted to Special Branch min 12h prior for non-scheduled flights. APIS/ePassport gates available.

• Overflight Permit: No
• Landing Permit: Conditional
• Overflight Lead Time: N/A
• Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants

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