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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°

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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Contact

Operator: STANSTED AIRPORT LTD.

Phone: 0808-169-7031

Address: Enterprise House, Stansted Airport, Stansted, Essex CM24 1QW.

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceTODALDA
04CUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable2,189 mTORA 1,900 m1,900 mASDA 1,900 m
22CUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable2,465 mTORA 2,198 m2,198 mASDA 2,198 m
043,049 m46 mAsphalt2,198 mTORA 2,198 m1,900 mASDA 2,198 m
223,049 m46 mAsphalt1,900 mTORA 1,900 m1,900 mASDA 1,900 m

Helicopter landing areas

No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.

Radio frequencies

CallsignFrequencyAvailability
Approach
STANSTED RADAR120.625 MHzNORMAL
STANSTED RADAR132.050 MHzNORMAL • As directed by ATC.
Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours.
Radar
STANSTED DIRECTOR136.200 MHzLIMITED • As directed by ATC
Tower
STANSTED TOWER121.500 MHzNORMAL • Emergency frequency On request (O/R).
STANSTED TOWER123.805 MHzNORMAL • DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT.
STANSTED TOWER125.550 MHzLIMITED • As directed by ATC.
STANSTED GROUND121.730 MHzLIMITED • 0600-2200 (0500-2100). • DOC 5 NM/GND.
STANSTED DELIVERY121.955 MHzLIMITED 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
STANSTED INFORMATION114.550 MHzNORMAL DOC 100 NM/50,000 FT. Broadcast on Clacton VOR.
STANSTED INFORMATION127.180 MHzNORMAL • DOC 60 NM/20,000 FT.
Other service
RYANAIR PAD CONTROL121.555 MHzLIMITED • 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.
Other service
STANSTED FIRE121.605 MHzLIMITED • 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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Preview

EGSS Pilot Briefing

Pro view

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.

Wise Assistant

Briefing snapshot

Example generated 12:50 UTC

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.