History
Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport was opened in 1930 for civilian aviation. During World War II the airport was a relief landing ground for the Polish Training School based at RAF Newton for the Polish Air Force, and host to Field Aircraft Services, which repaired battle damaged heavy aircraft and later dismantled them.
After the war the airfield returned to civilian use including a short lived period as a commercial airport, with Blue Line Airways operating from there until 1949, when its aircraft passed on to British Eagle Since that time, Tollerton has serviced small private aircraft only, this has included hosting airshows and three King's Cup Air Races 1967, 1968, and 1970.
The 227-acre (0.92 km2) Airport was purchased in December 2006 from Nottingham City Council by a consortium called Nottingham City Airport plc; it promised a programme of improvement, including the re-opening of the third runway (15/33) and the introduction of an air-taxi service.
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