IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Carlisle Lake District Airport is a regulated aerodrome approved for the arrival and departure of aircraft to and from destinations outside the United Kingdom.
The airport is open to both military and general aviation operations.
Please note that we do not operate commercial passenger flights. PPR is essential for visiting the airfield.
Recruiting now: Operations Officer
Carlisle Lake District Airport has an opportunity to join the team as an Operations Officer. The position will be based on-site at Carlisle Lake District Airport.
The successful candidate will undertake a number of tasks to ensure airfield safety. This unique role also includes duties as an aircraft refueller and the conducting of Air Ground Operator functions.
The successful candidate must:
Have a passion for aviation.
Have the ability to work under pressure alone and in a small team.
Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Have the ability to build relationships with Aerodrome users, customers, agencies, and the Airport team.
Have a positive, flexible attitude to their work.
Be a problem solver.
Be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Hours of work are 07:30 to 17:30 on a shift pattern, which includes weekend cover. We offer a very competitive remuneration package including a salary sacrifice pension scheme.
Please forward your c.v. to Richard Jenkinson, Carlisle Lake District Airport, The Terminal, Aviation Way, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4NZ or by email to [email protected] by 27th October 2025.
Neaum Café now open!
We’re thrilled to announce that our on-site café is now open right here at Carlisle Lake District Airport.
We’ve partnered with the much-loved local favourite, Neaum, to bring you a welcoming café space in the airport terminal which is open to the public.
Airport Facilities
The airport offers a comfortable and relaxing general aviation lounge.
Meeting and conference facilities are available for hire.
Hangar space is available on request.
Free and secure car parking.
Underwing camping available.
General Information
Visiting the Solway Aviation Museum – please taxi to the South Apron for payment and gate code access prior to taxing to the North apron.
We do not have an airport-based taxi service and we recommend that transport is arranged prior to airport arrival.
Fuel Available at Carlisle Lake District Airport
The airport currently sells:
Avgas 100LL
Jet A-1
F-34
Fuel is available on request and offered at a competitive prices.
Airfield Information
The airfield is open 9am – 5pm local time, 7 days a week. We operate an air ground service during the week where possible. All other times communication is made through blind calls.
Runway Information & Pricing
Carlisle Lake District Airport has two asphalt runways.
Runways 06-24 and Runways 01-19 are both available dependant on the direction of wind.
The preferred runway is usually announced by the Air Ground Operator, or can be identified by the windsock direction.
Normal joining operation is left hand circuits unless otherwise instructed.
For all visiting aircraft, the South Apron is to be used for parking and is accessed via taxiway foxtrot.
We also have availability for parking on our North Apron as well as Hangarage upon request.
Runways 06-24 have lighting available during operational hours.
Apron Parking
The first 2 hours are free. The following are charged every 24 hours, after the first 2 hours.
Up to 0.5t = £5.00 + VAT
0.6t to 1.5t = £10.00 + VAT
1.6t to 2.5t = £20.00 + VAT
MTOW above 2.5t = POA
Landing Fees
Up to 0.5t = £8 + VAT
0.5t -1.5t = £12 + VAT
1.5 – 2.5t = £20 + VAT
MTOW above 2.5t = POA
| Runway | Dimensions | Threshold Elevation | TORA | TODA | LDA | ASDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 1829 x 30 m | 144 ft | 1690 m | 1799 m | 1490 m | 1690 m |
| 24 | 1829 x 30 m | 184 ft | 1690 m | 1799 m | 1446 m | 1690 m |
| 01 | 883 x 22 m | 149 ft | 756 m | 877 m | 756 m | 756 m |
| 19 | 883 x 22 m | 159 ft | 877 m | 1033 m | 877 m | 756 m |
| Runway | 06 | 24 | 01 | 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heading° (True) | 059° 45′ | 239° 46′ | 001° 14′ | 181° 14′ |
| Length (m) | 1829 m | 1829 m | 883 m | 883 m |
| Width (m) | 30m | 30m | 22 m | 22 m |
| Type | Non-Precision Instrument | Non-Precision Instrument | Visual | Visual |
| Runway before Threshold / Starter Extension | 200 m | 236 m | nil | 121 m |
| Surface | Grooved Asphalt with ungrooved concrete edges | Grooved Asphalt with ungrooved concrete edges | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Slope Overall | 0.75% down | 0.75% up | – | – |
| Longitudinal Downslope | 0.81% | 0.78% | – | – |
| Sightlines | – | – | ||
| Runway PCN | 45(F/C/W/T) | 45(F/C/W/T) | 8 | 8 |
| Shoulders | 5 m | 5 m | 10 m | 10 m |
| Stop way | – | – | 105 m | 129 m |
| Clearway | 111 m | 109 m | nil | 350 m |
| Turning pad | 42 m | 42 m | nil | nil |
| THR Elevation | 144 ft | 184 ft | 149 ft | 159 ft |