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Mid Stay Car Park

Stansted Airport, Bassingbourn Road, Essex, CM24 1QW

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Introduction - Mid Stay Car Park

  • The Mid Stay Car Park is divided into a number of zones.
  • The designated Blue Badge parking spaces are located in Zones A, B and L.
  • There are 70 designated Blue Badge parking spaces.
  • Accessible bays are located in Zone A, B and L.
  • There is a free pick and drop off point located in Zone K.

Getting Here (Mid Stay Car Park)

  • By Road View
    • London Stansted is conveniently situated just off the M11 motorway - use Junction 8a if approaching from the London direction or Junction 8 from the Cambridge side, then follow signs for the airport.
      The postcode for London Stansted Airport Mid Stay Car Park is CM24 1PZ.
      The Mid Stay Car Park accessed from the A120 North via The Bassingbourn roundabout or from A120 South via Mid Stay Car Park roundabout.

Bassingbourn House

  • Bassingbourn House is located to the left of the Mid Stay Car Park entrance.
  • Bassingbourn House contains an accessible toilet and has its own car park with 2 accessible bays.
  • The bays are 360cm x 548cm (11ft 9in x 17ft 11in).
  • There are easy and moderate slopes/ramps leading from the accessible bays to the venue entrance.
  • The slopes/ramps are 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

Outside Access (Bassingbourn House)

  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Bassingbourn House)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the building.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Bassingbourn House entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is light.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 250cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
    • The toilet has a backrest.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • 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).
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Pick up and Drop Off Points (Mid Stay Car Park)

  • There is a/are clearly marked pick up point(s) available and There is a/are clearly marked drop off point(s) available.
  • The drop-off point(s) is/are located in Zone K.
  • The pick up point(s) is/are located in Zone K.
  • The Pick Up and Drop Off Zone is free for one hour.
    There is one designated Blue Badge parking space in the pick and up and drop off zone.
    The bays dimensions are 480cm x 600cm.
    The Airport Shuttle Bus is used to transport passengers to the main terminal building.
    There is a bus stop next to the pick up and drop off point.

Airport Parking (Mid Stay Car Park)

  • Parking View
    • The car park is located off the A120.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does have a barrier control system at the entrance.
    • There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 70 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 490cm x 600cm (16ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • There are help points available within the car park.
  • Paying and Booking View
    • There are parking charges for the car park.
    • Parking is free for pick up and drop off.
    • 60 minutes.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and throughout the car park.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • For information about booking airport parking please click here.
  • Exiting the Car Park View
    • The car park does have a barrier control system at the exit.
    • There is a touchscreen at the exit barrier.
    • The Airport Shuttle buses are used to transport passengers from the Mid Stay Car Park to the Main Terminal Building.
      There are a number of sheltered bus stops located throughout the car park.
      There is bench seating at the bus stops and a help point.
      An example of a bus stop can be seen in photographs 10-12.
  • Comments View
    • The majority of the Blue Badge Bay parking is found in section L of the Mid Stay car park.

Airport Shuttle Bus

  • The Airport Shuttle Bus transports passengers from the Mid Stay and Long Stay Car Parks to the Main Terminal Building.
  • The accessible entrance onto the bus is located at the centre of the bus.
  • The entrance is 120cm and there is a fold out easy ramp 100cm wide for access.
  • The bus driver will unfold the ramp if it is needed.
  • There is designated space for wheelchair users located to the left as you enter the bus and there is a priority seat for disabled people located at the front of the bus.
  • The bus stops at the Terminal Building Hall are located to the right of the entrance to the Arrivals Hall.

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