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International Baggage Reclaim

Stansted Airport, Bassingbourn Road, Essex, CM24 1QW

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Immigration

Immigration to Baggage Reclaim

  • There is level access between Immigration and Baggage Reclaim.
  • There are no doors and the opening is 185cm wide.
  • From the entrance it is approximately 70m (76yd) to the two sets of toilets and the various baggage belts.
  • Information regarding baggage is displayed on screens.
  • There are no audible announcements.

Baggage Reclaim

  • There is step free access throughout the Baggage Reclaim area.
  • There are 9 Baggage Reclaim belts.
  • The belts are 45cm high.
  • The outsized baggage gauge is 71cm high.
  • There is fixed seating available.
  • There is a Bureau de Change in Baggage Reclaim.
  • The desk is 96cm (3ft 2in) high and has a lowered section.

Toilet with Adaptations (Belt 9)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Immigration exit.
    • This accessible toilet is located next to Belt 9, to the left of the Immigration 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 312cm x 256cm (10ft 3in x 8ft 5in).
    • 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 183cm (6ft).
    • 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • 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 not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is 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 poor 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) (Belt 9)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilets are available.
  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilets are located to the left of the Immigration exit.
    • The female and male toilets are 70m (77yd) from the Immigration exit.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
    • Lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • There is a larger (ambulant) toilet located in the female toilets, with grab rails.
    • There is a baby change in the female and accessible toilets.
    • The baby change table in the female toilet once extended is 73cm (2ft 5in) high.
    • The baby change table in the accessible toilet once extended is 66cm (2ft 1in) high.

Baggage Reclaim to International Arrivals Hall

  • There is level access from Baggage Reclaim to the International Arrivals Hall.
  • It is approximately 70m (76yd) to the exit from the Baggage Reclaim entrance.
  • There are no doors at the Baggage Reclaim exit.
  • There are double width, automatic doors at the entrance to the Arrivals Hall.

Arrivals Hall