London remains one of the world’s leading aviation and business hubs, as well as being a popular tourist destination. In today’s blog, we’ll explore London’s Stansted and Luton airports, as well as an important upcoming aviation event for budding entrepreneurs.

Operational information UK flights

No overflight or landing permits are required for private flights, although this is not applicable for aircraft dispatched using special ferry permit/permit to fly/temporary airworthiness certificate/carry dangerous goods or HAZMAT
Landing permits are required for non-scheduled flights
Non-scheduled flights generally do not require UK overflight permits

Airline Start-Up Business Plan Development and Operation

Airline Start-Up Business Plan Development and Operation is a training seminar organized by Aeropodium. Designed for those developing start-up business plans, it will place at Savoy Hill in London this January 28. A host of industry experts will discuss the crucial aspects of a successful business plan, insurance, and restructuring, as well as explore what commonly goes wrong with aviation start-ups.

For more information on this event, click here.

London Stansted Airport

IATA: STN
ICAO: EGSS
Coordinates: N 51° 53.1′ E 00° 14.1′ Mag Var: 3.3°W
Elevation: 348′
Fuel: Jet A-1
Time Zone Info: GMT uses DST
Airport slots are mandatory for inbound and outbound aircraft operations
There are generally no airport operating restrictions although night operations require advanced planning to ensure the sufficient manpower/resources/Fire CAT upgrades as applicable are in place

FBOs and Catering

Several dedicated FBOs offer excellent services for non-scheduled operators that can also handle wide-body aircraft, cargo operations, and military operations
Excellent catering options available, including Halal certified vendors

Accommodation

Excellent crew hotel options in nearby Cambridge city (approximately 30 minutes’ drive)
Airport area hotels are 3 or 4-star only – enough for short stays but for extended visits, it is worth considering crew bookings in Cambridge or London city

Luton Airport

IATA: LTN
ICAO: EGGW
Coordinates: N 51° 52.5′ W 00° 22.1′ Mag Var: 3.6°W
Elevation: 526′
Fuel: Jet A-1
Time Zone Info: GMT uses DST
Airport slots are mandatory for inbound and outbound aircraft operations
Overnight and long-term parking is often problematic due to apron congestion

FBOs and Catering

Several dedicated FBOs with excellent facilities for general aviation and business aviation profiles
Excellent catering options available, including Halal certified vendors

Accommodation

Airport area hotels are 3 or 4-star only – enough for short stays but for extended visits, it is worth considering booking in London city

Transport

Luton Airport is located approximately 32 miles from Central London
Taxis and rental cars are widely available
Bus services to central London run continuously and take approximately 50 minutes
The National Express runs frequent coach services between Luton and London 24/7 with four departures an hour during the day
There are two routes which both pick up at the major rail and Underground stations

For support with your flight operations to London, contact UAS

UAS can arrange a dedicated UAS Supervisor upon request to handle client operations at both airports.