Airport code
STN — London Stansted Airport
STN is the IATA code for London Stansted Airport, an airport serving London, Essex, United Kingdom. Its ICAO code is EGSS, and it operates in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 51.8850, 0.2350 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 348 ft (106 m).
Overview
About London Stansted Airport
London Stansted Airport is an international airport serving the south-east of England. It is located near Stansted Mountfitchet, in the district of Uttlesford, Essex; it lies 31 miles north-east of Central London.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | STN |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | EGSS |
| Airport name | London Stansted Airport |
| City | London, Essex |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Time zone | Europe/London (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 51.8850 |
| Longitude | 0.2350 |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 10,003 ft (3,049 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for London Stansted Airport?
The IATA code for London Stansted Airport is STN.
What is the ICAO code for London Stansted Airport?
The ICAO code for London Stansted Airport is EGSS.
Where is STN airport located?
London Stansted Airport (STN) is located in London, Essex, United Kingdom.
What time zone is STN in?
London Stansted Airport operates in the Europe/London time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to STN?
The nearest airport to London Stansted Airport (STN) is London Luton Airport (LTN) in Luton, Luton, about 41 km away.
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