Aerodrome
EGSS - LONDON STANSTED
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Aerodrome details
- Ident
- EGSS
- Type
- Aerodrome/Heliport
- Location
- 2.5 NM ENE of Bishops Stortford.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- Listed for this aerodrome
- Elevation
- 348 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 1.43° (2027) annual change 0.17°
- Coordinates
- 51.88512, 0.23498
Operating hours
00:00-24:00
Operational notes
Refer to AD 2.20 item 1. Oxygen and related servicing, by arrangement with local companies. The following companies provide a handling service for all executive and private aircraft: Harrods Business Aviation Ltd, Tel: 01279-665312. Fax: 01279-681367. e-mail: [email protected] Universal Aviation (UK) Ltd, Tel: 01279-680349. Fax: 01279-680372. e-mail: [email protected] Inflite Ltd, Tel: 01279-831000. Fax: 01279-837900. e-mail: [email protected] Diamond Hangar Ltd, Tel: 01279-680161. e-mail: [email protected] AVTUR JET A-1, oxygen and related servicing available by arrangement with Handling Agent. Prior Permission Required (PPR) not less than 4 hours before intended movement. General Aviation operators must notify the following details of each flight in advance through their nominated handling agent who will obtain prior permission (Handling Agent requirement is mandatory). 1 – Aircraft type, registration and operator; 2 – Point of origin; 3 – Date/time of ETA and ETD Stansted; 4 – Nominated Handling Agent. See Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart. Azimuth and stopping guidance is provided as follows: AGNIS/Double stop arrows. Stands D72L, D72R, D73L, D73R, Z204R, Z204L, Z205R, Z205L, Z213L, Z213R, Z214L, Z214R, 520. Safedock: A1, A1L, A1R, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9L, A9C, A9R, A10, A11, A11L, A11R, A12L, A12C, A12R, A13L, A13C, A13R, A15L, A15C, A15R, B20, B21, B22, B23L, B23C, B23R, B24L, B24C, B24R, B30, B31, B32L, B32R, B33L, B33R, B34L, B34R, C40, C41, C42L, C43L, C43R, C44L, C44R, C50L, C50R, C51L, C51R, C52L, C52R, C53L, C53R, D61R, D62L, D62R, D63L, D63R, D64L, D64R, E81L, E81R, E82L, E82R, E83L, E83R, E84L, E84R, E90L, E90R, E91L, E91R, E92L, E92R, E93L, E93R, J25L, J25R, J45R, J65L, J65R, J85L, J85R, Z204, Z205, Z213, Z214. Marshaller instructions: B32C, B33C, B34C, C42C, C42R, C43C, C44C, D70L, D71L, D71C, D71R, D72C, D73C, D74, E81, E82, E90, E91, E92, E93, J45L, Z204F. Painted Stop Arrows and centre-line Stands: H03L, H03C, H03R, 501, 503, 504, 505L, 505R, 506, 507, 509. Stand Number indicator board provided on all stands except E81, E82, E90, E91, E92, E93, 501, 502, 507 and 509. East and West centre-lines in Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Echo and Zulu Cul-de-Sacs available for H24 and limited to aircraft with a maximum wingspan of 36 M. Taxi-lanes Link Delta restricted to aircraft with a maximum wingspan of 51.9 M. At all CAT I and CAT II/III runway holding points. Hotel and Juliet have stop bars along their length and within all cul-de-sacs. No stop bars on Taxiways Foxtrot and Golf. Stop bars at runway holding points are in operation H24. The main aprons are marked for nose-in parking only. All operators should ensure that their handling agents can supply tractor push-back facilities. Taxiway Juliet: An Airside Operations marshaller is required for aircraft under their own power with a maximum wingspan greater than 51.9 M when routing behind stands J25L/R, J45L/R, J65L/R and J85L/R. Western Apron: Is restricted to aircraft with a maximum wingspan of 36 M. Delta Cul-de-Sac wingspan restriction of 38.10 M. Painted taxiway intermediate holding points to be used at ATC’s discretion are located on Taxiways Foxtrot and Golf and are designated: F1, FA1 and G4. For marshaller contact, Tel: 01279-662478. Pilots should not enter an aircraft stand unless Stand Entry Guidance is illuminated or a marshaller has signalled clearance to proceed. In the event of there being no activated SEG displayed upon approach to the stand, flight crews should inform Ground Movement Control (GMC) and contact their handling agent. Aircrew must not attempt to self-park if the SEG is not illuminated or calibrated for their aircraft type. Safedock Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System The safedock advanced visual docking guidance system (A-VDGS), provides both pilots with guidance for manoeuvring the aircraft into the gate to the correct centre-line and stop position under all operational conditions. Alpha Middle line has blue paint markings to assist decision making when entering the Alpha Cul-de-Sac. Note: In case of malfunction in the docking guidance system stop taxiing and contact Stansted Ground/Tower and request assistance. 3x WDI: 515318.58N 0001405.52E - 515336.99N 0001503.18E (LGTD) - 515235.91N 0001333.68E (LGTD). Obstacle lighting. Illuminated wind direction indicators at holding point Hotel 3 and holding point Romeo 3.
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- Valid until: Unlimited
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Contact
Operator: STANSTED AIRPORT LTD.
Phone: 0808-169-7031
Address: Enterprise House, Stansted Airport, Stansted, Essex CM24 1QW.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04C | Unavailable | Unavailable | Unavailable | 2,189 mTORA 1,900 m | 1,900 mASDA 1,900 m |
| 22C | Unavailable | Unavailable | Unavailable | 2,465 mTORA 2,198 m | 2,198 mASDA 2,198 m |
| 04 | 3,049 m | 46 m | Asphalt | 2,198 mTORA 2,198 m | 1,900 mASDA 2,198 m |
| 22 | 3,049 m | 46 m | Asphalt | 1,900 mTORA 1,900 m | 1,900 mASDA 1,900 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| STANSTED RADAR | 120.625 MHz | NORMAL | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. |
| STANSTED RADAR | 132.050 MHz | NORMAL • As directed by ATC. | |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. | |||
| Radar | |||
| Radar | |||
| STANSTED DIRECTOR | 136.200 MHz | LIMITED • As directed by ATC | |
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| STANSTED TOWER | 121.500 MHz | NORMAL • Emergency frequency On request (O/R). | |
| STANSTED TOWER | 123.805 MHz | NORMAL • DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT. | |
| STANSTED TOWER | 125.550 MHz | LIMITED • As directed by ATC. | |
| STANSTED GROUND | 121.730 MHz | LIMITED • 0600-2200 (0500-2100). • DOC 5 NM/GND. | |
| STANSTED DELIVERY | 121.955 MHz | LIMITED As directed by ATC. Operating hours of Delivery vary according to traffic demand. Exact hours will be broadcast on ATIS. Pilots to ensure they review ATIS before initial contact with ATC. When Delivery is closed pilots should request clearance from Stansted Ground. Departing aircraft are to make initial call on 121.955 to 'Stansted Delivery' or 121.730 to 'Stansted Ground' as appropriate. | |
| ATIS | |||
| ATIS | |||
| STANSTED INFORMATION | 114.550 MHz | NORMAL DOC 100 NM/50,000 FT. Broadcast on Clacton VOR. | |
| STANSTED INFORMATION | 127.180 MHz | NORMAL • DOC 60 NM/20,000 FT. | |
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| RYANAIR PAD CONTROL | 121.555 MHz | LIMITED • As directed by ATC • Remote de-icing frequency | Service notes: Operating hours of Pad Control vary according to operational usage of remote de-icing pads. Exact hours will be promulgated via Stansted Airport Airside Operations Ltd. |
| Service notes: Operating hours of Pad Control vary according to operational usage of remote de-icing pads. Exact hours will be promulgated via Stansted Airport Airside Operations Ltd. | |||
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| STANSTED FIRE | 121.605 MHz | LIMITED • Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. • Non-ATS channel. | |
Services
Approach - STANSTED RADAR
Status: NORMAL
Customs
Status: NORMAL
Hours: Prior notice by 2100 (2000) required for movements between 2300-0700 (2200-0600).
De-icing
Status: NORMAL
Notes: Available H24 by arrangement with local companies.
Handling
Status: NORMAL
Notes: Full. Nearest railway siding: Stansted 2.2 NM.
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: NORMAL
San
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Health Control Officers in attendance for High Risk Flights. 24 hours (H24) Answerphone. Animal Border Inspection Post available.
Secur
Status: NORMAL
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: 24 hours (H24) for aircraft stands on the southside of the airport. 0600-2100 (0500-2100) for aircraft stands on the northside of the airport. Out of hours prior booking with fuelling provider listed at EGSS AD 2.4, Section 7.
Notes: Southside, full hydrant facility except Stands D70, D71, D72, D73, D74. Northside, bowser refuelling.
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EGSS Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGSS 121250Z 28008KT 9999 FEW030 12/04 Q1024
Runway wind
Runway 05 · 070°/08 kt
Crosswind within limits for typical light singles on the longest runway.
Nearby NOTAM
Aerodrome lighting maintenance
PAPI unserviceable until 18:00 UTC. Plan an alternative approach or daylight arrival.
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Briefing snapshot
EGSS looks workable for a local VFR departure on the latest picture: surface wind is light, visibility is good, and no runway closure is highlighted in this snapshot. The main briefing item is the lighting serviceability notice, so plan a daylight arrival or confirm PAPI availability before committing. Cross-check the current METAR, TAF, and full NOTAM list before departure.