WingfarerCarlisle Lake District Airport
Medium airport Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Airport in the United Kingdom.
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Overview
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.
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📍 54.9375, -2.80917 · Open detailed map
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| Region | England |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 54.9375, -2.80917 |
Runways (3)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,904 ft | 75 ft | ASP |
| 06/24 | 6,000 ft | 98 ft | ASP |
| 13/31 | 4,057 ft | 150 ft | U |
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Where is Carlisle Lake District Airport?
Carlisle Lake District Airport is a medium airport located in Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom. It has 3 runway(s), the longest measuring 6,000 ft.
What is the airport code of Carlisle Lake District Airport?
Its IATA code is CAX and its ICAO code is EGNC.
Carlisle Lake District Airport is a medium airport located in Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom. It has 3 runway(s), the longest measuring 6,000 ft.