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EGSS
London Stansted Airport · London, Essex
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
348 ft / 106 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 123.80 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 10,003 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for London Stansted Airport (EGSS), located in London, Essex, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 348 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
London Stansted Airport
ICAO / IATA
EGSS / STN
Municipality
London, Essex
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
348 ft
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Runway 04 / 22
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,003 ft / 3,049 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 44° / 224°
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 44° / 224°
RWY 04 (44°)
110.50 MHz
IDENT: ISND | CRS: 42°
RWY 22 (224°)
108.15 MHz
IDENT: ISTD | CRS: 222°
APP Stansted Radar
120.63 MHz
ATIS ATIS
127.17 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.95 MHz
DIR DIRECTOR
136.20 MHz
GND GND
121.72 MHz
RDR Director
136.20 MHz
TWR TWR
123.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026