Handling and FBOs
Private handling at London Stansted EGSS
London Stansted has 4 handling companies for private and business aircraft: Harrods Aviation, Inflite Jet Centre, Universal Aviation UK and Diamond Hangar / XJet. Handling is compulsory here, so one of them will look after you on arrival.
Who handles private aircraft
Harrods Aviation London Stansted
Harrods Aviation bought the neighbouring Fayair FBO in January 2023 and now runs both buildings, so Fayair is no longer listed separately. Source: AIN, 12 Jan 2023.
Inflite The Jet Centre
- Address
- The Jet Centre, Hangar 1, London Stansted Airport, Essex CM24 1RY
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1279 831 000
Details from official sources (the FBO or the airport), checked 25 Oct 2026.
Universal Aviation London Stansted
- Address
- Universal House, Building 130, London Stansted Airport, Stansted CM24 1QH
- Phone
- +44 1279 680349
- Hours
- 24 hours
Radio 131.680 MHz. Page states IS-BAH Stage 3 accredited ground handler.
Official page · Universal Aviation at 44 airports
Details from official sources (the FBO or the airport), checked 25 Oct 2026.
Diamond Hangar Aviation Hub (London Jet Centre)
- Address
- Diamond Hangar Limited, Long Border Road, London Stansted Airport, Essex, CM24 1RE
- Phone
- +44 1279 680 165
The airport lists this as Diamond Hangar / XJET. The Diamond Hangar website itself does not mention XJET.
Details from official sources (the FBO or the airport), checked 25 Oct 2026.
Where the terminals are
Business Aviation Terminal area with five FBOs – Harrods Aviation on the north side; Diamond Hangar on the south side; dedicated Aviation Hub with hangars and FBO facilities.
Before you land
- Handling
- Compulsory. You must use one of the handling companies above.
- Permission
- Prior permission (PPR) is required before you land.
- Customs
- Yes – on site (H24; private arrivals from abroad clear customs in the Business Aviation Terminal)
- Opening hours
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; night restrictions 23:30–06:00 local. Customs and immigration H24 – prior notice by 21:00 local for movements 23:00–07:00
Slot-coordinated – every flight needs a slot; PPR at least 4 hours before movement via the handling agent, which is mandatory. Radisson Blu hotel on site.
Hours and requirements are as the airport publishes them, last checked 29 Sep 2026. Check with the airport or your operator before you set off.
Getting to the terminal
London Stansted Airport, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Epping | 40 min | 20 mi · 32 km |
| Cambridge | 55 min | 32 mi · 51 km |
| London | 1 hr 20 min | 39 mi · 63 km |
Road time without traffic. Routes: OSRM, map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The full guide to London Stansted Airport has the runway, weather, flight times and nearby airports.