Stansted Airport Expansion

Stansted’s expansion programme includes a terminal extension and improvements to passenger facilities.[1]

Current position

The airport confirmed on 13 August that demolition of its APV facility had begun, making room for new Skylinks between the terminal and satellite buildings. This is an enabling phase of the airport’s transformation programme.

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Benefits

The £1.1 billion investment programme is intended to support up to 43 million passengers annually, with up to 5,000 additional on-site jobs projected.

Latest developments

Transport · 13 August 2026

Stansted begins APV demolition for new terminal links

The airport’s 13 August announcement confirms that demolition of its APV facility had begun to make way for new Skylinks connecting the terminal and satellite buildings. The enabling work is part of the airport’s wider transformation programme.

Sources

travelweekly.co.uk ↗
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