Stansted Airport

STANSTED AIRPORT FACTS

Stansted Airport is located north-north-east of London just off the M11 motorway. The nearest large town to Stansted is Bishop's Stortford.

The owners of the airport are BAA, a UK Plc who also own Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport and many other UK airports.

Here is a map link courtesy of Multimap showing the location of the airport- Stansted Map. Stansted is the fasted growing airport in the world serving the popular low-cost airlines.

Already, it has passed the 16 million passengers per year threshold and is set to grow another 50% by 2010. There is a single runway and one terminal. 26 airlines use the airport.

Stansted Airport has some environmentally friendly rules on place such as fining noisy aircraft that exceed noise levels or which deviate off a route before they reach a set altitude. Fines are used for local community projects.

Foreign Exchange may be obtained in the airport terminal 24/7. Left Luggage can be arranged inside the airport terminal. There is a chapel close to the UK airport arrival section.

STANSTED AIRPORT SHOPPING

Within Stansted Airport you will find well know High Street shopping names, designer goods, restaurants and cafes, and duty/tax free shopping. Why not take advantage of a personal shopping consultant who you can hire in the airport.

SPECIAL NEEDS AT STANSTED AIRPORT

Stansted Airport has a help line (0870 0000303) in case you have special needs within the airport terminal. It is also advised that you inform your travel agent and airline of your needs so that the airport and airline can work together to make your time inside the airport building as comfortable as possible. There are wheelchair/access ramps, lifts and reserved seating inside the airport departure lounges.

There is a train system at Stansted to take you to and from your aircraft. The trains are fully wheelchair accesible. Many hearing impaired help facilities are available at Stansted Airport. Look for the usual icons. Payphones and credit card phones can also be found in the airport terminals. Guide dogs for the partially sighted are allowed inside the airport.

Wheelchair and baggage assistance at Stansted can be arranged via the Help Points situated outside the revolving entry doors to the airport. During security checks at Stansted Airport, private discreet searches can be arranged e.g. if you have a medical problem.

Airport Lounges are not currently available at Stansted Airport.

BUSINESS FACILITIES AT STANSTED

There are Conference Room facilities and wireless internet access that may be enjoyed at Stansted using BT Openzone (open an account).

STANSTED AIRPORT CAR PARKING

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