London Stansted Airport (STN): Codes, Runways & Location
London Stansted Airport (IATA: STN · ICAO: EGSS) is a large airport serving London, Essex, United Kingdom. It lies at 51.8850° N, 0.2350° E, 348 ft (106 m) above sea level.
Overview of London Stansted Airport
London Stansted Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of London, Essex in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code STN and the ICAO code EGSS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
London Stansted Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3049 m (10003 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 348 ft (106 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Cambridge City Airport (CBG) about 36 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,049 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about London Stansted Airport
Where is London Stansted Airport located?
London Stansted Airport is located in London, Essex, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.8850° N, 0.2350° E.
What is the airport code for London Stansted Airport?
London Stansted Airport has an IATA code of STN and an ICAO code of EGSS.
How long is the runway at London Stansted Airport?
London Stansted Airport's longest runway is about 3049 m (10003 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does London Stansted Airport have?
London Stansted Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is London Stansted Airport a major airport?
London Stansted Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for London Stansted Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →