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Arrivals Hall

Stansted Airport, Bassingbourn Road, Essex, CM24 1QW

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Arrivals Hall Information

  • There is step free access throughout the Arrivals Hall.
  • The surface of the flooring is tiles.
  • There is seating available.
  • The seating is fixed.
  • Some of the seating has armrests available.
  • There are a number of shops and eateries around the edge of the Arrivals Hall.

Airport Information Desk

  • The desk is 30m (33yd) from the International Arrivals exit.
  • There is level access to the desk once inside the terminal building.
  • The reception desk is medium height.
  • The desk has a lowered section.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a foot bar at the base of the desk.
  • The desk provides information about travel, accommodation and attractions.

Changing Places (Arrivals Hall)

  • Location and access View
    • The facility is located to the right as you face the International Arrivals exit.
    • The facility is approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the international arrivals exit.
    • There is level access to the facility.
  • Dimensions and features View
    • You do need a key for the facility.
    • It is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from dialling 2526 from the internal phone next to the entrance door.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 320cm x 426cm (10ft 6in x 13ft 12in).
    • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
    • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
    • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
    • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
    • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
    • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 305cm (10ft).
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The type of wash basin is fixed.
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
    • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • Disposal facilities are available.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
    • The facility has a non-slip floor.
    • A functioning emergency alarm is available.
  • Comments View
    • There is a wheel-in shower within this facility with an adjustable shower head and lever controls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Arrivals Hall)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the International Arrivals exit.
    • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you face the International Arrivals exit.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 248cm x 290cm (8ft 2in x 9ft 6in).
    • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is sensor.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Arrivals Hall)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you face the International Arrivals exit.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the International Arrivals exit.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
    • Lighting levels are medium.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • Comments View
    • The height of the baby change table once extended in the female toilets is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • The height of the baby change table once extended in the male toilet is 81cm (2ft 8in).

Outside Access (Arrivals Entrance)

  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 203cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is a telephone (Help Point 5) located next to the entrance, which can be used to call for assistance.
    • The telephone is 45cm (1ft 6in) high.

External Concourse

  • There is step free access along the external concourse.
  • The external concourse is covered.
  • There is clear signage along the concourse.
  • It is between 50m (55yd) and 7m (8yd) from the bus and taxi stands to the concourse.
  • There are bus stops for transfer to each of the airport car parks.
  • There are 3 entrances in to the Check-in Hall along the concourse.
  • There is an entrance into the Arrivals along the concourse.
  • There are help points available at all entrances.

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