STN Airport (London Stansted Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

FedEx, UPS and Cargolux give London Stansted (STN/EGSS) its character: with over 250,000 tonnes a year it is the UK's third-largest cargo airport and, unlike Heathrow, a genuine freighter field rather than a bellyhold operation. FedEx runs Stansted as its UK base, serving it with everything from Embraer 120 turboprops to Boeing 777Fs, while UPS flies transatlantic 767-300F rotations; Qatar Airways Cargo, Etihad, Silk Way and others add scheduled and charter capacity. The airport accounts for roughly 27% of the UK's pure freight movements and around 21% of its airmail, representing more than £12 billion of goods annually. That express orientation shapes the commodity mix — courier and parcel traffic, e-commerce consignments, spare parts and time-critical industrial goods rather than heavy or project cargo. Post-Brexit clearance uses CDS declarations and GVMS for accompanied road movements, though integrator shipments are usually handled end to end by the carrier's own customs team. Located about 60 km north-east of central London on the M11 with direct access to the M25, Stansted also sits within easy trucking distance of the container port of Felixstowe, which makes combined sea-air routings practical. Updated 2025 tonnage has not been separately published by operator Manchester Airports Group, so the figure of more than 250,000 tonnes remains the reliable order of magnitude. Shippers comparing options typically weigh East Midlands (EMA) for express volumes against Heathrow (LHR) for intercontinental belly capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of London Stansted Airport?▼

The IATA code of London Stansted Airport is STN. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is London Stansted Airport located?▼

London Stansted Airport is located in London, GB.

What is the ICAO code of London Stansted Airport?▼

The ICAO code of London Stansted Airport is EGSS. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of London Stansted Airport?▼

London Stansted Airport is at an elevation of 106 meters (348 ft) above sea level.

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