London Stansted Airport (STN) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
London Stansted Airport serves London, Essex in England, United Kingdom, under the IATA code STN and the ICAO code EGSS. The field sits at an elevation of 348 ft (106 m), and its clocks follow Europe/London; all times on this page are the airport's local time. Use the arrivals and departures pages to check today's flights at London Stansted Airport, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
The arrivals page lists every tracked flight due to land at London Stansted Airport today, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; the departures page does the same for outbound flights. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Basic information about airport
| Airport code: | EGSS |
|---|---|
| Type: | large airport |
| Continent: | EU |
| Country code: | GB |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| City | London, Essex |
| IATA: | STN |
| Longitude: | 0.2350 |
| Latitude: | 51.8850 |
London Stansted Airport (STN) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Clear sky
Humidity: 86
Wind: 4.27 m/sec
25 C / 77 °F
23 C / 73.4 °F
22 C / 71.6 °F
28 C / 82.4 °F
26 C / 78.8 °F
Key facts about London Stansted Airport
You will find London Stansted Airport at 51.8850, 0.2350, at an elevation of 348 ft (106 m) above sea level. The airfield operates a single runway, so all arrivals and departures share it, which is one reason weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule here. Local time at the airport follows Europe/London. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at London Stansted Airport
Over the first 5 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 16.0 aircraft movements per day at London Stansted Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 13:00-15:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Destinations we tracked from STN
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belfast (BFS) | 2 | Ryanair UK, easyJet |
| 2 | Dublin (DUB) | 2 | Ryanair |
| 3 | Leipzig (LEJ) | 1 | European Air Transport |
| 4 | Amsterdam (AMS) | 1 | easyJet Europe |
| 5 | Manchester (MAN) | 1 | Jet2.com |
| 6 | Santorini Island (JTR) | 1 | Jet2.com |
| 7 | London (STN) | 1 | Jet2.com |
| 8 | Paisley, Renfrewshire (GLA) | 1 | Ryanair UK |
| 9 | Edinburgh (EDI) | 1 | Ryanair UK |
| 10 | Torino (TRN) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 11 | Ostrava (OSR) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 12 | Corvera (RMU) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 13 | Gran Canaria Island (LPA) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 14 | Cork (ORK) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 15 | Rimini (RMI) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 16 | Trapani (TP) (TPS) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 17 | Łódź (LCJ) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 18 | Kaunas (KUN) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 19 | Venice (VCE) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 20 | Budapest (BUD) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 21 | Nice (NCE) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 22 | Wrocław (WRO) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 23 | Trieste (TRS) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 24 | Antalya (AYT) | 1 | SunExpress |
| 25 | Louisville (SDF) | 1 | United Parcel Service |
Origins we tracked to STN
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tirana (TIA) | 2 | Ryanair UK |
| 2 | Olbia (SS) (OLB) | 1 | BA CityFlyer |
| 3 | Kos Island (KGS) | 1 | Jet2.com |
| 4 | Belfast (BFS) | 1 | easyJet |
| 5 | Tangier (TNG) | 1 | Ryanair UK |
| 6 | Fes (FEZ) | 1 | Ryanair UK |
| 7 | Cologne (CGN) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 8 | Toulouse/Blagnac (TLS) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 9 | Barcelona (BCN) | 1 | Ryanair |
We observed 12 different airlines on tracked STN movements.
Facts last refreshed: 20 July 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Frequently asked questions about London Stansted Airport flight status
How do I check London Stansted Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at London Stansted Airport (STN) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check London Stansted Airport departures today?
Today's outbound flights from London Stansted Airport are on the live departures page, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from London Stansted Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does London Stansted Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists London Stansted Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes STN and EGSS mean?
Both identify the same airport. STN is the IATA code for London Stansted Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; EGSS is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is London Stansted Airport in?
London Stansted Airport runs on Europe/London time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.