Author: Theresa Coles

On the 28th April 2023 at 19:00, the Spitifre Visitor Centre – The Ops Room, Lancashire, FY42QY are delighted to be hosting a talk by Wing Commander Steve Chaskin, OC 611 Sqn RAuxAF, based at RAF Woodvale. After the capture of Port Stanley airfield in 1982 RAF F4 Phantom fighter aircraft where deployed to provide […]

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Blackpool Airport has continued its investment in on-site infrastructure and facilities with the installation of a new VHF Direction Finder The HAYSYS Class A equipment (accurate to within two degrees) continues the commitment shown by the airport’s shareholder Blackpool Council to upgrade and enhance the infrastructure in support of the airport’s ten year growth plan. […]

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Blackpool Airport has been nominated for a major business award because of recent investment to transform the company and prepare for future growth. The airport has been shortlisted as one of the six top transformation projects in the county by leading business publication Lancashire Business View. The nomination follows over £2 million of investment in […]

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Blackpool Airport and NHV Helicopters will be undertaking an emergency exercise on 18/11/22 between 0900 and 1130 to test its emergency plans. This will also involve the participation of external emergency services at the airport. The exercise is not expected to cause any disruption to the airport operation any airport staff and members of the […]

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Supporting NWAA We are proud that Blackpool Airport is the home airfield for the North West Air Ambulance Team (NWAA) and we see their vital lifesaving work every day. To support them earlier in the year (during the really hot weather) our Air Traffic Control Team “virtually” rowed the distance from Blackpool to Ronaldsway, Isle […]

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Blackpool’s Armed Forces Day will take place at Blackpool Airport, partnering with Spitfire Visitor Centre Hangar 42. There will be a range of activities and displays taking place at the Hangar to mark the vital role that the UK Armed Forces have played in the past, are currently taking part in and their potential roles […]

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https://www.visitblackpool.com/things-to-do/events/blackpool-air-show/line-up/ The full line-up of magnificent flying machines that will perform at this year’s Blackpool Air Show has been unveiled. The free two-day show on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August will feature thrilling displays from a wide range of military and civil aircraft including the Red Arrows, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Typhoon, […]

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Blackpool Airport welcomes a new Managing Director to the team who will lead the airport into a new and exciting chapter in its history. Steve Peters joins the team from a previous role as Commercial Director-Asia Pacific and Board member for an aviation MRO company at their UK head office. Originally from New Zealand, Steve […]

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In an historic occasion (1st November) staff at Blackpool Airport gathered to celebrate the official transfer of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) licenses back into the name and control of Blackpool Airport Operations Limited (BAOL). Following a lengthy review and intensive work behind the scenes by the Airport and Blackpool Council transition team over the last […]

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This Saturday 25th September 2021 we are offering a FREE overspill car park at Blackpool Airport to help alleviate congestion in the Town Centre. Sat Nav: Squires Gate Ln, Blackpool FY4 2QY. There will be signs directing you to the parking area, and a designated area for blue badge holders. The car park will be […]

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