Carlisle Lake District Airport or Carlisle Airport (IATA: CAX, ICAO: EGNC) is located 5 NM (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) east northeast of Carlisle, Cumbria, England.
Carlisle has a CAA Public Use Aerodrome Licence (Number P855) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction, up to a maximum takeoff weight authorised (MTWA) of 12.5 tonnes.
The airport is located on a hill side above the River Irthing. The airport has been the location for some prehistoric excavations
Since 30 May 2009, the airport has been owned by the Stobart Group on a 150 year lease, expiring 2150.
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