CHOGM 2018 London Stansted and Luton

CHOGM 2018 London Stansted and Luton: The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018 (CHOGM 2018) London is underway. Here’s the operational information for London Stansted and Luton Airports.

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

Operational Information

• 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
• Airport slots are mandatory for inbound and outbound aircraft operations
• Landing permits are required for non-scheduled flights
• Non-scheduled flights generally do not require UK overflight permits
• 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 – sufficient 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

Operational Information

• 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
• Airport slots are mandatory for inbound and outbound aircraft operations
• Landing permits are required for non-scheduled flights
• Non-scheduled flights generally do not require UK overflight permits
• 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 – sufficient for short stays but for extended visits, it is worth considering booking in London city

For more information on CHOGM 2018, click here 

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