"That's about to change, as STN has just received permission from the council to up that number to 51 million. Unlike more controversial airport expansion plans at Gatwick and Heathrow, Stansted says that it doesn't need to add a new runway or terminal to welcome 10 million more people each year. Instead, it plans to use existing, underutilised resources, and 'maximise the full potential of our existing runway'."
"Although the council has given provisional approval, it won't fully sign off on the passenger increase until Stansted has held up its end of the bargain and signed onto the 'S106 agreement'; a commitment to funding community improvements. This includes an upgrade to the nearby M11 in advance of the extra congestion that comes with increased numbers of people driving to and from the airport, and donating to local bus services."
"It's official: Stansted airport is about to get a whole lot busier. The northeast-of-London aviation hub - which is currently the capital's third-biggest airport - has been gearing up for huge change for a few years. Back in 2023, it received the go-ahead to crack on with a massive extension, and then revealed the details of its £1.1 billion upgrade plan in October 2024."
Stansted Airport received council permission to increase its annual passenger cap from 41 million to 51 million, aiming to accommodate around 10 million additional travellers without building a new runway or terminal. The hub plans to use underutilised existing resources and maximize its current runway capacity. The airport currently handles about 30 million passengers annually and previously secured approval for a massive extension and a £1.1 billion upgrade plan. Final council sign-off requires the airport to complete a S106 agreement committing funding for community improvements, including upgrading the nearby M11 and supporting local bus services. The expansion is positioned as delivering social and economic benefits to served regions.
Read at Time Out London
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