Medium airport · Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Carlisle Lake District Airport
Carlisle Lake District Airport is a medium airport serving Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom. Its IATA code is CAX. Its ICAO code is EGNC. It has 2 runways, longest 6,000 ft (ASP). Elevation 190 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CAX |
| ICAO code | EGNC |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 6,000 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 190 ft |
| Coordinates | 54.9375° N, 2.8092° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
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 and constructed a 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.
Official website: https://www.carlisleairport.co.uk/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Carlisle Lake District Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Hadrian's Wall · United Kingdom · 21.6 miles away
- Angel of the North · United Kingdom · 48.5 miles away
- Durham Cathedral · United Kingdom · 50.3 miles away
- Edinburgh Castle · United Kingdom · 71.5 miles away
- Forth Bridge · United Kingdom · 76.9 miles away
- Blackpool Tower · United Kingdom · 78.1 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Newcastle International Airport
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62.5 miles away
Edinburgh Airport
73.4 miles awayGlasgow Prestwick Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Carlisle Lake District Airport?
Carlisle Lake District Airport — its IATA code is CAX and its ICAO code is EGNC.
Where is Carlisle Lake District Airport located?
Carlisle Lake District Airport serves Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 54.9375° N, 2.8092° W.
What is the history of Carlisle Lake District Airport?
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 and constructed a freight distribution center.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2439
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlisle_Lake_District_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.