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.