Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Carlisle Lake District Airport
Carlisle Lake District Airport (IATA: CAX, ICAO: EGNC) is a small airport located 6 miles (10 km) north-east of Carlisle, England on a plain near the River Irthing. Originally opened as an RAF base in
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Carlisle Lake District Airport (IATA: CAX, ICAO: EGNC) is a small airport located 6 miles (10 km) north-east of Carlisle, England on a plain near the River Irthing. Originally opened as an RAF base in 1941, it came under government ownership in the 1960s before being sold to Haughey Airports in 2000 which was later purchased and rebranded as Stobart Air Limited. Stobart Group purchased Carlisle Airport in May 2009 for £9.9 million and constructed a £12 million freight distribution center. In July 2019, a new terminal was opened that briefly connected Carlisle with commercial flights to Belfast, Dublin & London but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, commercial flights ceased operating in April 2020. Since its partial re-opening post COVID-19, it now operates unlicensed and welcomes general aviation aircraft, as well as being host to several military exercises throughout the year. There is Avgas, JetA1 and F34 fuel available during operating hours. The airport has been the location for some prehistoric excavations. It also hosts the Solway Aviation Museum. Since 2024, it has been owned and operated by forest products company A.W. Jenkinson.
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From the Wikipedia article
Carlisle Lake District Airport (IATA: CAX, ICAO: EGNC) is a small airport located 6 miles (10 km) north-east of Carlisle, England on a plain near the River Irthing. Originally opened as an RAF base in 1941, it came under government ownership in the 1960s before being sold to Haughey Airports in 2000 which was later purchased and rebranded as Stobart Air Limited. Stobart Group purchased Carlisle Airport in May 2009 for £9.9 million and constructed a £12 million freight distribution center. In July 2019, a new terminal was opened that briefly connected Carlisle with commercial flights to Belfast, Dublin & London but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, commercial flights ceased operating in April 2020. Since its partial re-opening post COVID-19, it now operates unlicensed and welcomes general aviation aircraft, as well as being host to several military exercises throughout the year. There is Avgas, JetA1 and F34 fuel available during operating hours. The airport has been the location for some prehistoric excavations. It also hosts the Solway Aviation Museum. Since 2024, it has been owned and operated by forest products company A.W. Jenkinson.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9375, -2.8092
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Irthington
- Postcode
- CA6 4NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Established
- 1941
- Official site
- www.carlisleairport.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Carlisle Lake District Airport (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carlisle Lake District Airport?
- Carlisle Lake District Airport is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 4NZ), in the parish of Irthington.
- When was Carlisle Lake District Airport built?
- Built or established in 1941.
- Who owns Carlisle Lake District Airport?
- Carlisle Lake District Airport is owned by A W Jenkinson.
- How do I get to Carlisle Lake District Airport?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4NZ. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.