Carlisle : introduction
Carlisle Lake District Airport is located 9km north east of Carlisle, England, on a hill above the River Irthing. The airport has a Public Use Aerodrome Licence which allows flights up to a maximum take-off weight of 12.5 tonnes.
AEROAFFAIRES tells you everything you need to know about organising your flight from Carlisle Airport.
History of Carlisle Airport
- 2009: The airport is owned by Esken (also known as the Stobart Group)
- 2019: The new terminal was officially opened and the first scheduled passenger flights were launched to London Southend, Belfast City and Dublin airports.
Practical information about Carlisle Airport
The airport has two runways:
- one runway, asphalted, 938 metres long
- a second runway, asphalt, 1,837 metres long
Carlisle Airport Coordinates
- Airport Code : CAX
- Latitude : 54° 56′ 15″ N
- Longitude : 002° 48′ 33″ E
Location & access to Carlisle Airport
- Address: Irvington, Carlisle CA6 4NW, United Kingdom
- Coordinates: 54° 56′ 15″ North, 002° 48′ 33″ East
- Elevation: 58m
- Access: Located 9km from the town of Carlisle, the airport is easily accessible.
It will take you an average of 15 minutes to get to the city of Carlisle.
AEROAFFAIRES will be happy to book you a chauffeur-driven car. Whatever type of car you require (Mercedes S Class, VIANO, Limousine), its driver will be waiting for you on your arrival and will drive you to your meeting point, or will be at your disposal throughout your stay.
Recommendations on the city of Carlisle
Where to stay in Carlisle?
AEROAFFAIRES recommends that you stay at the Willowbeck Lodge. Located close to the Lake District National Park, you will enjoy spectacular views.
What to do in Carlisle?
One of the must-do’s when visiting Carlisle is a visit to the castle. Even to this day, you can see the marks of the former inmates. The Guild Museum is a Grade I listed ancient monument. If you want to find out about the history of the city of Carlisle, just visit this museum.
