London Stansted Airport (EGSS)
London, United Kingdom · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EGSS
IATA
STN
City
London
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Europe
Elevation
348 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
51.8850, 0.2350
Overview
Major Ryanair base northeast of London. Single runway with significant low-cost carrier traffic.
Current Weather at EGSS
Pilots flying into or out of London Stansted Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR EGSS 181020Z AUTO 36009KT 9999 OVC029 18/10 Q1020Wind 360° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 36
Current TAF
TAF EGSS 180500Z 1806/1912 03006KT 9999 SCT035 BECMG 1823/1902 33010KT BECMG 1906/1909 03010KTDecode METAR for EGSS
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at London Stansted Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EGSS. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for EGSS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near London. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around London Stansted Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at London Stansted Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EGSS include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
London Stansted Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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