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Stansted (EGSS/STN) — London, United Kingdom

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
123.8
Runways
04/22
Elevation
348 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
183 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 119 on the ground · busiest hour 17:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • 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

Runways

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

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 123.800 MHz
  • Ground: 121.725 MHz
  • Operations: 120.625 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 121.950 MHz
  • ATIS: 127.175 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • 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

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • 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 Information

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

Immigration

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

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 23:30
  • Curfew End: 06:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Night quota count system in effect. Annual movement cap of 274,000. Strict night restrictions.

Alternates

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.

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • 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
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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Active NOTAMs

A4287/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 04/22 CLSD DUE MAINT
2026-11-09 01:45 UTC 2026-11-09 05:45 UTC
A4286/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 04/22 CLSD DUE MAINT
2026-11-08 01:45 UTC 2026-11-08 05:45 UTC
A3986/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AIRPORT COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING (ACDM) CONNECTED WITH NETWORK MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS CENTRE. DEPARTURE PLANNING INFO MESSAGES WITH FLIGHT DATA WILL BE SENT TO OPERATIONAL NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. FLIGHT CREWS ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT ATC FOR DEPARTURE CLEARANCE WITHIN VALID TARGET OFF-…
2026-10-12 10:00 UTC 2027-01-21 00:00 UTC

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EGSS?
The tower frequency at Stansted is 123.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at EGSS?
Stansted offers Jet A-1.
Does EGSS require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports. Permit details for United Kingdom
Where is EGSS located?
Stansted (EGSS) is located in London, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGSS?
The IATA code for Stansted is STN.
Does EGSS have an ILS approach?
Yes, Stansted has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 04/22.
Is EGSS a port of entry?
Yes, Stansted is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.