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 030850Z AUTO 20012KT 9999 BKN021 BKN026 15/10 Q1005Wind 200° at 12 kt — likely active runway near heading 20
Current TAF
TAF AMD EGSS 030601Z 0306/0412 23012KT 9999 SCT020 TEMPO 0306/0309 BKN009 BECMG 0309/0312 21018G28KT BKN010 TEMPO 0310/0314 6000 RA BKN008 PROB30 TEMPO 0310/0314 3000 +RA BECMG 0314/0317 SCT020 TEMPO 0314/0412 7000 SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 0314/0320 3000 +SHRA BECMG 0321/0324 22013KT PROB30 TEMPO 0407/0412 3000 +TSGR BECMG 0409/0412 23020G30KTDecode 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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