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London Stansted Airport (STN) Overview#
London Stansted Airport (STN, ICAO: EGSS) is a large airport serving London, England. It is listed with scheduled service and functions as one of London’s secondary airports. Official site: https://www.stanstedairport.com/ — Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Stansted_Airport
Runway and Physical Characteristics#
According to OurAirports runways.csv, STN (EGSS) has one 3,048 m (10,003 ft) paved runway 04/22, surface asphalt, lighted. This defines approach direction and capacity.
Nearby Airports and Access#
STN lies 48.9 km northeast of central London. The three nearest airports are Cambridge City (CBG) 35.8 km, London Luton (LTN) 41.4 km, and London City (LCY) 44.0 km — useful as alternatives if your preferred flight is not available from STN.
Quick Facts#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| IATA | STN |
| ICAO | EGSS |
| Name | London Stansted Airport |
| Location | London, Essex, GB |
| Coordinates | 51.8850, 0.2350 |
| Elevation | 348 ft |
| Type | large_airport |
| Scheduled service | yes |
| Runway | 04/22, 3,048 m (10,003 ft) ASP, lighted |
| City distance | 48.9 km to London |
Practical Tips for Travelers#
Check the airport’s official website for current schedules, terminal maps, and ground transport. Arrive with time for check-in and security, and verify visa, baggage, and check-in requirements with your airline.
Route Snapshot (Historical Reference)#
As of the 2014 OpenFlights snapshot, 10 airlines were recorded serving STN, connecting to 153 destinations. This snapshot predates recent network changes and is likely lower than the airport’s current operations. Route networks change frequently — verify with the airport’s official website before booking.
Airport data: OurAirports (public domain, airports.csv + runways.csv). Route data: © OpenFlights contributors, ODbL.