London Stansted.
Private aviation guide to London Stansted: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- EGSS
- IATA
- STN
- Serves
- London
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from STN.
London Stansted (EGSS) is one of the main private aviation airports serving London.
Stansted is open around the clock, has five business aviation operators on site and a runway long enough for any business jet, which suits long-range flights and late arrivals.
It is about 60 km from central London, so the drive into town takes longer than from Farnborough, Biggin Hill or London City, and a slot is needed for every flight.
Other options in London include Farnborough (FAB), London Biggin Hill (BQH), London Luton (LTN), London City (LCY). Flights are operated by CAA-certified operators.
London Stansted at a glance.
| EGSS | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 04/22, 10,003 ft (3,049 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry |
| Distance | About 60 km (37 miles) north-northeast of central London |
| Private terminals | Harrods Aviation, Inflite Jet Centre, Universal Aviation, Fayair and the Diamond Hangar (XJET) |
| Rules for private jets | Level 3 slot coordinated airport, so every movement needs a slot; handling is mandatory; government night restrictions with a night quota apply 23:30 to 06:00, and the noisiest types are banned 23:00 to 07:00 |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, EGSS; Services and businesses on site, London Stansted Airport; Airport Coordination Limited, FAQs (UK Level 3 coordinated and Level 2 facilitated airports); Night flights, London Stansted community noise portal. Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
Popular departures.
From STN by private jet.
- Distance
- 29 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 22m
- One way
- from £5.3k
- Distance
- 39 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 24m
- One way
- from £5.3k
- Distance
- 50 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 25m
- One way
- from £5.3k
- Distance
- 66 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 27m
- One way
- from £5.3k
- Distance
- 73 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 28m
- One way
- from £5.3k
- Distance
- 79 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 29m
- One way
- from £5.3k
Other London airports.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of London Stansted?+
Open 24 hours.
How long is the runway at London Stansted?+
The longest runway is 04/22, 10,003 ft (3,049 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at London Stansted?+
Level 3 slot coordinated airport, so every movement needs a slot; handling is mandatory; government night restrictions with a night quota apply 23:30 to 06:00, and the noisiest types are banned 23:00 to 07:00.
Does London Stansted have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at STN?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from STN today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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