Carlisle Lake District Airport

EGNC

54.9322°N, 2.8087°W
190ft

Located 5 nautical miles northeast of Carlisle on a plain near the River Irthing, this general aviation airfield serves as a hub for flight training and sightseeing flights. The site includes the Solway Aviation Museum, adding historical interest to visits. With its two asphalt runways and proximity to the Lake District, it offers convenient access to Cumbria's stunning landscapes and the historic border city of Carlisle.

Runways at Carlisle Lake District Airport

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01/19

1.12° / 181.12°
Asphalt
883×22m
0119

06/24

59° / 239°
Asphalt
1829×30m
0624

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Places near Carlisle Lake District Airport

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Restaurants near Carlisle Lake District Airport(10)

The Fleece At Ruleholme

2km
5min
10min
20min

Fantails

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30min

Hayton Farm Shop

8km
10min
35min

Blacksmiths Arms

11km
15min
50min

Hotels near Carlisle Lake District Airport(10)

Warwick Hall

6km
10min
25min

Sandysike House

7km
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40min

Florries on the Wall Bunkhouse.

7km
10min
30min

Crown Hotel

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10min
30min

Things to Do near Carlisle Lake District Airport(12)

Avro Vulcan XJ823

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5min
20min
45min

Hardwicke Circus

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15min
45min

English Heritage

13km
15min
45min

Carlisle City Walls

13km
15min
45min

Railway Stations(3)

Wetheral

WRL
6km
10min
30min

Brampton (Cumbria)

BMP
7km
10min
35min

Armathwaite

AWT
14km
25min

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About Carlisle Lake District Airport (EGNC)

Carlisle Lake District Airport (EGNC) is a general aviation airfield in the United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 190 feet. It has 4 runways: 01 883m (asphalt), 19 883m (asphalt), 06 1829m (asphalt), 24 1829m (asphalt).

Located 5 nautical miles northeast of Carlisle on a plain near the River Irthing, this general aviation airfield serves as a hub for flight training and sightseeing flights. The site includes the Solway Aviation Museum, adding historical interest to visits. With its two asphalt runways and proximity to the Lake District, it offers convenient access to Cumbria's stunning landscapes and the historic border city of Carlisle.

Pilots flying into Carlisle Lake District Airport will find plenty to do nearby. There are 10 restaurants within reach, with The Fleece At Ruleholme just a 19-minute walk from the airfield. 10 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 5.5km away. 12 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.

Carlisle Lake District Airport is well connected by rail, with 3 railway stations nearby, including Wetheral (5.7km away).

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