London Stansted Airport
| Continent: Europe | Country: United Kingdom | Region: England |
| London Stansted Airport | |
| Location | London, England |
| IATA code | STN |
| ICAO code | EGSS |
| Airport type | Commercial |
| Website | http://www.stanstedairport.com |
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Official Spotting Locations
Just outside of the terminal on the southwest end above the rail station. This doesn't allow you to get very close however, you have a good view of the runway and of the western most concourse (where most of the interesting stuff is).
Other Spotting Locations
If the weather is bad (rain, snow etc.) inside the main terminal, the windows by the point where people can meet those arriving on domestic flights. Also the grassy area above the rail lines next to the terminal provides excellent views of all the activity and there is a hole in the bushes 50 feet from the terminal that allows you get to it.
Approach Field 23 End
There is a field at the end of runway 23 where aircraft, if using that runway, will pass over you. Unfortunately no ground shots can be had from here as the runway is well set back with a hill a fence and trees in the way. Although this isn't the greatest place in the world to get pictures from, it is about the best Stansted has to offer and you are not going to be bothered here.
How To Get There - Coming off the M11, but pass the terminal area and head for Molehill Green and Elsenham. You'll need to go past Molehill Green and then there will be a turn on your left with a black sign for Hyteck Technologies. Turn left here and continue to the end of the road. You should be able to park your car at the end and walk in to the field for approach shots like those above. This map may help you. You need to turn left at "Gaunt's End" and continue down past "Mott's Hall" to the end of that road.
ALSO AT THIS POINT YOU MAY GET A VIST FROM THE POLICE - THEY WILL DO A STOP AND SEARCH (its just where they get info about you) THEY WILL NOT MOVE YOU ON THOUGH, JUST DONT ARGUE OR REFUSE TO THE STOP AND SEARCH. THE POLICE THAT I HAVE MET HAVE BEEN VERY FRIENDLY TO ME THERE AND IN FACT STOPPED FOR LUNCH AND DO SOME SPOTTING HERSELF WITH ME!
Locations to Avoid
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Regular Traffic
Easyjet (A19s), Ryanair, Aurigny (ATR 72), Germanwings, SkyEurope, Flying Finn, Norweigen Air Shuttle, Jet2.com, Turkish Airlines, Air Berlin, Global Supply Systems (BA Cargo), FedEx, Asiana Cargo, JAL Cargo.