Stansted Airport is located near the village of Stansted Mountfitchet in Essex and is one of the principal airports serving London. The airport developed from a military airfield into a major passenger airport and is particularly well connected to London by rail. Its location on the edge of the Hertfordshire and Essex countryside gives visitors access to both rural landscapes and historic towns.
Information about Stansted Airport
Facts about Stansted Airport
- IATA:
- STN
- ICAO:
- EGSS
- City:
- Stansted
- Region:
- Essex
- Country:
- England
- Country Code:
- GB
- Type:
- Commercial Airport
- Timezone:
- Europe/London
- Latitude:
- 51.887590
- Longitude:
- 0.243975
- GPS Coordinates:
- 51°53' N, 00°15' E
- Passenger Category:
- International Airport
- Role:
- International Airport
The historical and tourist importance of the area
Nearby Bishop's Stortford is a historic market town with riverside walks, traditional streets and the remains of a Norman castle. Stansted Mountfitchet contains a reconstructed Norman village and castle attraction, while Hatfield Forest provides ancient woodland, ponds and walking routes. Cambridge is within convenient reach and offers world-famous colleges, museums and historic architecture, while London's major attractions are easily accessible by rail.
Food, shopping and when to visit
Bishop's Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and nearby Essex towns offer cafés, restaurants, pubs and independent shops, with British, Indian, Italian, Mediterranean and other international cuisines represented. The airport itself also has extensive retail and dining facilities. Late spring through early autumn is particularly pleasant for exploring Hatfield Forest and the surrounding countryside, while Cambridge and London provide year-round cultural and shopping attractions.
Location on the Map
The map shows the location of Stansted Airport.
Popular distances from Stansted Airport
Frequently searched distances from Stansted Airport to United Kingdom cities.
| Starting location | Distance (miles) |
Travel Time (hours, minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Loughton | 20.5 mi | 32 m |
| Birmingham | 124.7 mi | 2 h 19 m |
| Braintree | 16.4 mi | 23 m |
| Harlow | 13.6 mi | 22 m |
| Great Dunmow | 6.5 mi | 11 m |
| Aythorpe Roding | 10.2 mi | 15 m |
| Ilford | 28.6 mi | 38 m |
| Epping | 16.5 mi | 23 m |
| London | 35.8 mi | 1 h 3 m |
| Thaxted | 8.5 mi | 16 m |
Popular distances to Stansted Airport
Frequently searched distances and routes to Stansted Airport from other cities.
| Starting location | Distance (miles) |
Travel Time (hours, minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dunmow | 6.5 mi | 11 m |
| Hertford | 21.6 mi | 30 m |
| Aythorpe Roding | 10.2 mi | 15 m |
| London | 35.8 mi | 1 h 3 m |
| Birmingham | 124.7 mi | 2 h 19 m |
| Loughton | 20.5 mi | 32 m |
| Harlow | 13.6 mi | 22 m |
| Chelmsford | 18.5 mi | 28 m |
| Braintree | 16.4 mi | 23 m |
| Ilford | 28.6 mi | 38 m |