Carlisle Lake District Airport (EGNC)

Statusunlicensed general-aviation aerodrome.

Prior permissionPPR is required here. A filed flight plan does not count as permission to use the airfield, so ask the airport first.

Airfield Status

For turboprops and air taxis near Carlisle, Carlisle Lake District Airport is worth a look. Runway: 06/24 – 1,829 m × 30 m grooved asphalt (lit). Customs is by arrangement, so ask for it when you ask for permission. Prior permission (PPR) is required.

Runway: 06/24 – 1,829 m × 30 m grooved asphalt (lit)
Customs & immigration: By arrangement / prior notice
Business jets: No. Currently an unlicensed aerodrome with Air/Ground radio only; aircraft under 5.7 tonnes and helicopters
Opening hours: Open daily 09:00–17:00 local, seven days a week; landings outside these hours by arrangement with operations
Prior permission (PPR): Required
Telephone: 01228 573641 (operations)

Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 29 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source

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Arrival Protocol

Carlisle Lake District Airport, Aviation Way, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4NZ. The nearest major city is Carlisle.

The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.

Ground Movement: journey times to the airport

By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.

From	Drive	Distance
Carlisle	15 min	7 mi · 11 km
Newcastle upon Tyne	1 hr 10 min	53 mi · 85 km
Darlington	1 hr 35 min	69 mi · 111 km

Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Handling & FBO

Carlisle Lake District Airport operations (no separate FBO)

These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft. Handling is compulsory here, so you will need to use one.

See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.

Operational Notes

Terminal building with GA lounge, meeting rooms, Neaum café overlooking the runway, free secure parking; helicopter charter on site.

PPR is mandatory for all aircraft. Realistic use is turboprop or helicopter charter (aircraft under 5.7 tonnes). A designated customs airport, so international arrivals are possible by prior notice.