STN Airport Code, London Stansted Airport
STN is the IATA code for London Stansted Airport, the main international gateway for London, Essex, United Kingdom. Airlines and booking systems use STN, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code EGSS. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 51.88° N, 0.23° E.
What is the London, Essex airport code?
The airport code for London Stansted Airport is STN. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code EGSS, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 87 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code EGSS begins with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe.
Where is STN?
London Stansted Airport serves London, Essex, United Kingdom. It is close to sea level at 348 ft (106 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at STN
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 10,003 ft (3.05 km), designated 04/22.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for London, Essex?
The IATA airport code for London Stansted Airport in London, Essex is STN. Its ICAO code is EGSS.
What is the 3-letter code for London, Essex?
The 3-letter IATA code for London Stansted Airport in London, Essex is STN.
What airport is STN?
STN is London Stansted Airport, located in London, Essex, United Kingdom.
What country is STN in?
STN (London Stansted Airport) is in United Kingdom.
Where is STN airport located?
London Stansted Airport (STN) is in London, Essex, United Kingdom, at coordinates 51.885, 0.235.
What is the ICAO code for London Stansted Airport?
The ICAO code for London Stansted Airport is EGSS. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code STN.
What is the difference between STN and EGSS?
STN is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. EGSS is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, London Stansted Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in United Kingdom and the wider region:
Popular routes from STN
Distance and typical flight time from London Stansted Airport to other airports it connects with:
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