Is Carlisle airport still operating?

Due to the current COVID-19 epidemic the Carlisle & Lake District Airport has been closed as from the 1st of April 2020 “until further notice”….

Carlisle Lake District Airport
Owner Esken
Operator Stobart Aviation
Location Irthington, Cumbria
Elevation AMSL 190 ft / 58 m

Can you fly from Carlisle airport?

Airline operator Loganair operated the first commercial flight at Carlisle Lake District Airport, UK, in more than 25 years today (July 4), following a series of terminal and runway improvements by the Stobart Group, the airport owner.

Is there an airport in Carlisle UK?

The nearest airport to Carlisle is Newcastle (NCL) Airport which is 50 miles away. Other nearby airports include Edinburgh (EDI) (75.1 miles), Leeds Bradford (LBA) (88.1 miles), Glasgow (GLA) (89.5 miles) and Manchester (MAN) (109.7 miles).

Is Carlisle airport going to reopen?

Just for info been announced that Carlisle airport to re-open 4th July flights to/from Belfast Dublin and London Southend with Logan air.

Whats happened to Carlisle Airport?

The airport had only been in operation for 6 months before it was closed in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Esken was in talks to sell its shares in Stobart Air to Ettyl Limited. In April, Isle of Man company, Ettyl, announced plans to buy the carrier, along with Carlisle Lake District airport.

Who owns Carlisle Airport?

Esken, the owners of both Carlisle Lake District Airport and Stobart Air, say Ettyl have been unable to conclude the transactions in the required timescale. In an update to the London Stock Exchange, Esken said Carlisle airport would have been sold for £15m.

Can you fly to the Lake District?

The nearest airport to Lake District is Isle Of Man (IOM) Airport which is 66.1 miles away. Other nearby airports include Newcastle (NCL) (69.3 miles), Manchester (MAN) (86.9 miles), Edinburgh (EDI) (100.9 miles) and Glasgow (GLA) (107.3 miles).

What airports do Stobart own?

The airline had three bases in Cork, Dublin and Shannon which operated under the Aer Lingus Regional brand….Stobart Air.

IATA ICAO Callsign RE STK STOBART
Operating bases Belfast–City Airport Cork Airport Dublin Airport
Fleet size 13
Destinations 20
Parent company Ettyl Ltd.

When did Carlisle leave Scotland?

By the time of the Norman conquest in 1066, Carlisle was part of Scotland. It was not recorded in the 1086 Domesday Book. This changed in 1092, when William the Conqueror’s son William Rufus invaded the region and incorporated Carlisle into England.

Which airport is closest to Lake District?

What is the nearest airport to Lake District? The nearest airport to Lake District is Isle Of Man (IOM) Airport which is 66.1 miles away. Other nearby airports include Newcastle (NCL) (69.3 miles), Manchester (MAN) (86.9 miles), Edinburgh (EDI) (100.9 miles) and Glasgow (GLA) (107.3 miles).