London Stansted Airport
London Stansted Airport, International airport in Stansted Mountfitchet, England
London Stansted Airport is an international airport in Stansted Mountfitchet, England, serving primarily European destinations. The terminal architecture features inverted pyramid supports that hold up a soaring roof, creating a spacious open area for passenger processing.
The site began as a military airfield in 1943, used by the Royal Air Force and United States Army Air Forces during the Second World War. Decades later it was converted to a civilian airport and opened for commercial passenger flights.
The terminal serves as a gateway for travelers from around the world, and many pause to notice the roof design as they pass through. The airport connects people from different cultures who use it as a hub for European destinations, particularly for short and medium haul flights.
The airport lies northeast of London and is connected to the city center by a direct rail link that runs regularly during operating hours. Passengers will find information desks, signage, and facilities needed for international travel inside the terminal, including accessible amenities.
The airport was chosen as a designated landing site for aircraft involved in security incidents because of its operational capabilities and location. This role remains unknown to most travelers, even though the facilities are continuously ready for emergency situations.
Location: Stansted Mountfitchet
Official opening: 1942
Elevation above the sea: 106 m
Website: https://stanstedairport.com
GPS coordinates: 51.88500,0.23500
Latest update: December 3, 2025 09:03
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Stansted Airport Transit System
1.5 km
Hatfield Forest
3.1 km
Stansted Mountfitchet Castle
3 km
Stansted Hall
2 km
Stansted Mountfitchet Windmill
3.3 km
Portingbury Hills
2.7 km
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stansted Mountfitchet
2.1 km
Elsenham Woods
3.2 km
Church of St John the Evangelist
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House On The Hill Toy Museum
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Church of the Holy Trinity
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Church of St John the Evangelist
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Church of St Mary the Virgin
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Church of St Mary
3.2 km
Dog And Duck Inn
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The Crown Inn
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Queen's Head Inn
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Ash Inn
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Green Man Public House
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Stansted Library
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Kings Arms Hotel
3.1 km
Three Horseshoes Public House
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Stansted Mountfitchet Cross
3.3 km
Josephes
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Ploughden
3.4 km
Chestnuts
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Shell House
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Hop Poles
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