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Blackpool Airport

Blackpool, United Kingdom

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Blackpool Airport

Blackpool, United Kingdom
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Lancashire's coastal gateway serving northwest England.

Opened
1931
Location
Blackpool, United Kingdom
Blackpool Airport (IATA: BLK, ICAO: EGNH) is a regional airport located on the Fylde Coast of Lancashire, England, approximately 3 miles south of Blackpool town centre. It serves as a key aviation hub for the northwest of England, historically supporting both commercial passenger flights and general aviation. The airport has a long history dating back to the 1930s and has operated scheduled and charter services to various European destinations over the decades. Commercial passenger operations have fluctuated significantly over the years, with periods of reduced activity and efforts to attract new airline partners. In recent years, Blackpool Airport has focused increasingly on general aviation, business aviation, and training operations, while continuing to explore opportunities for resumed scheduled commercial services. The airport is owned and operated by Blackpool Airport Ltd.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal building capable of handling regional commercial and charter traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by road via the A584 coastal road, with bus and taxi services connecting it to Blackpool town centre and nearby areas.
Airlines here
Commercial scheduled services have been limited in recent years, with the airport primarily serving general aviation operators and occasional charter flights.
Notable facts
  • ›Opened in 1931, making it one of the older regional airports in the United Kingdom.
  • ›Located approximately 3 miles south of Blackpool town centre on the Fylde Coast.
  • ›Has a runway length of approximately 1,869 metres (6,132 feet).
  • ›Historically hosted scheduled services to destinations including Dublin, Belfast, and various European cities.
  • ›Serves as an important base for flight training and general aviation activity in northwest England.
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Gateway to the Fylde Coast where the sea meets the sky

Blackpool Airport, located just south of the famous seaside resort town in Lancashire, England, has served the region since the 1930s, making it one of the longer-established regional airports in the UK. Once a busy charter and leisure hub, it has operated on a reduced schedule in recent years following periods of closure and restructuring. The airport continues to serve as a base for general aviation, flight training, and limited commercial operations.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal building handling all passenger processing, check-in, and arrivals on a modest scale.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available from the terminal forecourt
  • Local bus connections toward Blackpool town centre and surrounding Fylde areas
  • Car rental options available on or near the airport site
  • Private hire vehicles bookable in advance
Nearby Hotels
  • Barceló Blackpool Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Blackpool
  • Premier Inn Blackpool South
  • The Clifton Arms Hotel Lytham
Dining

Dining inside Blackpool Airport is limited given its small scale, with basic café and refreshment facilities available airside and landside. The surrounding Fylde Coast and Blackpool town centre offer a wide range of seaside dining, fish and chip shops, and restaurant options a short drive away. Lytham St Annes, just minutes from the airport, has a selection of independent cafés and eateries.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight is operating well in advance as commercial schedules at Blackpool can change with limited notice.
  • Allow extra time if connecting via public bus, as services to the airport can be infrequent.
  • Blackpool town centre is approximately 4 miles north and easily reached by taxi in under 15 minutes.
  • The airport is also a general aviation hub, so do not be surprised to see light aircraft and training flights sharing the airfield.
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Route map (9 destinations)

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Routes

BLK → DUBEI · AT4
BLK → AGPLS · 733
BLK → DLMLS · 73C
BLK → PMILS · 73C
BLK → TFSLS · 73C
BLK → ACELS · 73C
BLK → ALCLS · 733 73C
BLK → FAOLS · 733
BLK → IOMV9 · L4T
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Encyclopaedia

Blackpool Airport is a regional airport on the Fylde coast of Lancashire, England, in the Borough of Fylde, just outside the Borough of Blackpool. It was formerly known as Squires Gate Airport and Blackpool International Airport.

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