Carlisle Lake District Airport, Regional airport in Irthington, England
Description
Carlisle Lake District Airport is a regional airfield in Irthington with two asphalt runways roughly 1829 meters long and 40 meters wide. The facility sits at an elevation of about 60 meters and provides general aviation services, hangar space, and fuel supplies for private aircraft.
History
The site started as RAF Crosby-on-Eden in 1941 and served military operations for years. Cumberland County Council bought the facility in 1960 and opened it to civilian aviation.
Culture
The Solway Aviation Museum here displays aircraft and exhibits about local flying history and military operations. Visitors can explore how aviation developed in this region over time.
Practical
The airport has a lounge, conference rooms, hangar space, and secure parking for aircraft. Fuel services including Avgas 100LL and Jet A-1 are available along with maintenance facilities.
Did you know?
Archaeological digs on the airfield grounds have uncovered prehistoric objects and remains. These discoveries connect the ancient past of the location with its modern role in aviation.
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