§ The standard charge for parking an aircraft is based on its maximum total weight authorised.
| Charges per 24 hours or part thereof in excess of 24 hours | |
| £ | |
| Not exceeding two metric tonnes | 8.35 |
| Over two metric tonnes, not exceeding five metric tonnes | 16.60 |
| Over five metric tonnes, not exceeding 10 metric tonnes | 25.00 |
| Over 10 metric tonnes not exceeding 15 metric tonnes | 38.05 |
| Charges per metric tonne per hour, or part thereof in excess of two hours | |
| Pence | |
| Over 15 metric tonnes | 26 |
§ Note: The above charges are exclusive of value added tax
§ Source: AAA Conditions of Use, April 1988.
§ The operating costs and revenue generated at Stansted airport are commercial matters for the airport operator and the right hon. Member could get in touch with Stansted Airport Limited. The question of the financial basis on which Stansted airport operates is one for the Civil Aviation Authority, which has responsibility for the economic regulation of airports designated under part IV of the Airports Act 1986. I have asked the chairman of the authority to write to the right hon. Member direct.