Stansted Airport History

Stansted Airport started life the same way as many other UK airports, as a military base in the Second World War. Stansted Airport was established as an American bomber base during the war, it played a role in liberating Europe. The planes from Stansted were the amonst the first ones over the beaches to support the D-Day landings.

After being part of such a major turning point in modern history Stansted Airport spent many years stagnating. Only over the last 6-7 years has Stansted developed into what it is today, one of the busiest airports in Europe.

The turning point for Stansted Airport was in 1991 when Sir Norman Foster's new terminal opened. Prior to that there was only a small and rather drab terminal.

During this period only a few hundred thousand passengers used Stansted Airport each year. With the arrival of the low cost airlines the number of passengers passing through Stansted has increased dramatically.

One of the major benefits that Stansted Airport is now able to offer is its customer friendly design. Most airports grow organically, whereas Stansted Airport has been purpose built.

Within the terminal at Stansted Airport the roofs are very high so there's a real feeling of space and airiness about it. Passengers don't have to go up and down stairs; there's a linear progression from the front doors through to your plane.

The future is looking very bright for London Stansted Airport. The Low cost airlines are continuing to grow even though other airlines are struggling in the current economic and political climate. The government is soon to release a white paper on the development of extra runway capacity in the UK and Stansted Airport is looking hot favourite to gain at least 1 new runway.


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