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Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex (London Stansted Airport)·Under wayAviation

London Stansted Airport £1.1bn Transformation Programme

  • StageEnabling works carried out, moving to delivery phase; skylink walkway construction due to start later in summer 2026 (July 2026 update)
  • Next milestoneSkylink walkways, then transit system decommissioning and terminal extension (16,500 sqm) in later phases
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Future Travel Experience, London Stansted accelerates transformation programme to enhance passenger experience →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Skylink walkways, then transit system decommissioning and terminal extension (16,500 sqm) in later phases2 November 2026 · previously: Opening of expanded terminal facilities
  • Stage: Enabling works carried out, moving to delivery phase; skylink walkway construction due to start later in summer 2026 (July 2026 update)2 November 2026 · previously: Enabling works only on site; main terminal extension in pre-construction design, delivery decision due 2026
  • Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: £1.1bn

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