Museums · North West England
Carlisle Lake District Airport
In or near Carlisle.
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
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Carlisle Lake District Airport, the nearest railway station is Wetheral, which is 6.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA6 4NZ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
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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Official information
Carlisle Lake District Airport serves as a gateway for general aviation and military aircraft in Cumbria. It does not operate commercial passenger flights and is designated for customs and excise purposes.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
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.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.9375, -2.8092
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Irthington
- Postcode
- CA6 4NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Established
- 1941
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral — 6.2 km
- 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.
- What is 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
- How do I get to Carlisle Lake District Airport?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 4NZ.
- 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.
- Is Carlisle Lake District Airport a protected site?
- Yes — Carlisle Lake District Airport is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Carlisle Lake District Airport?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4NZ.