Stansted Airport News

Airport Expansion

In 2007, Stansted are submitting an application for the development of a second runway. It will be the first airport in the South East to get a new runway in over 50 years. If everything goes to plan, the second runway is expected to be operational by 2013.

Air travel is growing in popularity, and it is expected that Stansted will be serving 35 million passengers a year by 2015. The purpose of the second runway is to meet this continued growing demand for air travel.

Stansted's public consultation

BAA has launched an extensive information and consultation programme before it continues with expansion at Stansted Airport.

Meetings have been held with community leaders, 27 public planning displays have been erected in the area, and 200,000 local residents have been supplied with the airport's planning newsletter.

BAA are encouraging local residents and businesses to get involved and put forward ideas and opinions, to help them ensure that the airport's expansion causes minimal disruption and damage to the community.

For more information and up-to-date news on Stansted Airport, visit the official news pages.

Email Newsletter

You can now sign up for BAA email newsletters. BAA sends out about 10 emails a year that focus specifically on travellers. The newsletter provides information on:

• Special offers on flights, holidays and travel deals
• BAA travel services and products
• The latest shopping promotions at airport shops
• Shopping vouchers so you can save money when purchasing products
• Online competitions where you could win some excellent prizes
• Updates on airport services, facilities and events