London Stansted Airport (EGSS)
Large airport · London, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | London Stansted Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGSS |
| IATA | STN |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°53'6" E 0°14'6" 51.88500, 0.23500 |
| Location | London, Essex, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 10,003 ft (3049 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
London Stansted Airport at a glance
London Stansted Airport is a large airport in London, Essex, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as STN. The field elevation of 348 ft (106 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGSS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 10,003 ft (3049 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGSS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to London Stansted Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge City Airport | EGSC | 36 km (19 NM) |
| London Luton Airport | EGGW | 41 km (22 NM) |
| London City Airport | EGLC | 44 km (24 NM) |
| London Southend Airport | EGMC | 47 km (25 NM) |
| RAF Mildenhall | EGUN | 56 km (30 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for London Stansted Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 348 ft field elevation of London Stansted Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about London Stansted Airport
What is the ICAO code of London Stansted Airport?
The ICAO identifier of London Stansted Airport is EGSS, and its IATA code is STN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is London Stansted Airport above sea level?
London Stansted Airport sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is London Stansted Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.8850, 0.2350 — in London, Essex, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cambridge City Airport, about 36 km away.
Does EGSS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGSS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at London Stansted Airport?
London Stansted Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 10,003 ft (3049 m) with a ASP surface.