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Blackpool Airport Information

Blackpool has something for everyone. Miles of golden beaches along the North West coast of England, with tourist attractions galore, more restaurants and pubs than you could ever visit and most importantly loads of fantastic flying experiences, with your chance to see the Lancashire coastline from a different perspective - high in the air, from a cockpit - at Blackpool Airport with FlyDays.co.uk.
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Blackpool Airport is open between 0700 and 2100 local time.

Please note some or all of the flying experiences at Blackpool Airport may be run by an independent operator and the flight dates will be subject to availability.

Squires Gate Airport Operations Ltd
Squires Gate Lane
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 2QY

Blackpool Airport is on the Fylde coast of Lancashire, England, in the Borough of Fylde, just outside the Borough of Blackpool, with easy access from the A5230. The nearest train station is Squires Gate, with a taxi to the airport taking just 5 minutes from the station.

Runway
10/28
Dimensions(m)
1869x46
Surface
Asphalt
TORA(m)
10-1869
LDA(m)
10-1869
AMSL
34ft
Maintenance Maintenance
Hangarage Hangarage
Custiner Service Customs
Runway True Runways
Fuel Fuel
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Flying Experiences at Blackpool Airport Information

30 Minute Flying Lesson - Nationwide Venues Experience from flydays.co.uk
30 Minute Flying Lesson - Nationwide Venues
Choose a location from one of the available Nationwide flying clubs to have a 30 minute Flying Lesson. There is no better way to take the first steps ...
£99.00
Blackpool Aerobatics Experience from flydays.co.uk
Blackpool Aerobatics
Give someone you love a heart racing Aerobatic Flying Experience from Blackpool Airport in Lancashire. Once your experienced and qualified pilot has ...
£189.00
Helicopter Flight with Bubbly and Chocolates for Two Experience from flydays.co.uk
Helicopter Flight with Bubbly and Chocolates for Two
Take to the skies with a Helicopter Flight with Bubbly and Chocolate for two. Pick a venue near you for your helicopter experience. During your fligh ...
£79.00
Helicopter Flight with Bubbly and Chocolates for One Experience from flydays.co.uk
Helicopter Flight with Bubbly and Chocolates for One
Take to the skies with a Helicopter Flight with Bubbly and Chocolate for one. Pick a venue near you for your helicopter experience. During your fligh ...
£49.00
30 Minute Sightseeing Tour for Two Experience from flydays.co.uk
30 Minute Sightseeing Tour for Two
Take to the skies with a 30 minute Sightseeing Tour for Two. Pick a venue near you for your helicopter experience. During your flight you will see th ...
£299.00
30 Minute Sightseeing Tour for One Experience from flydays.co.uk
30 Minute Sightseeing Tour for One
Take to the skies with a 30 minute Sightseeing Tour for One. Pick a venue near you for your helicopter experience. During your flight you will see th ...
£175.00
60-Minute Chipmunk Experience Experience from flydays.co.uk
60-Minute Chipmunk Experience
Perfect for any aviation fan, taking a flight on the classic Chipmunk Flights in Blackpool is a must-do experience! It's a great opportunity to indul ...
£359.00
60 Minute Fighter Jet - Two People Experience from flydays.co.uk
60 Minute Fighter Jet - Two People
These side-by-side virtual reality-equipped simulations, which operate out of Hangar 8 at Blackpool Airport, are fantastic - and will have you comple ...
£95.00

Flying Experiences in North West

120 Minute Boeing 747 Simulator Session Experience from flydays.co.uk
120 Minute Boeing 747 Simulator Session
This is a completely unique Flight Simulator Experience as the 120 minute session takes place in the Upper Deck of a real Boeing 747-400. The aircraf ...
£219.95
90 Minute Boeing 747 Simulator Session Experience from flydays.co.uk
90 Minute Boeing 747 Simulator Session
This is a completely unique Flight Simulator Experience as the 90 minute session takes place in the Upper Deck of a real Boeing 747-400. The aircraft ...
£184.95
45 Minute Boeing 747 Simulator Session Experience from flydays.co.uk
45 Minute Boeing 747 Simulator Session
This is a completely unique Flight Simulator Experience as the 45 minute session takes place in the Upper Deck of a real Boeing 747-400. The aircraft ...
£134.95
20 Minute Boeing 747 Simulator Session Experience from flydays.co.uk
20 Minute Boeing 747 Simulator Session
This is a completely unique Flight Simulator Experience as the 20 minute session takes place in the Upper Deck of a real Boeing 747-400. The aircraft ...
£74.95
30 Minute Flying Lesson - Nationwide Venues Experience from flydays.co.uk
30 Minute Flying Lesson - Nationwide Venues
Choose a location from one of the available Nationwide flying clubs to have a 30 minute Flying Lesson. There is no better way to take the first steps ...
£99.00
30 Minute Helicopter Lesson - Nationwide Venues Experience from flydays.co.uk
30 Minute Helicopter Lesson - Nationwide Venues
Available nationwide, these 30-minute helicopter flying lessons are available at a whole host of locations and are completely flexible, meaning it is ...
£259.00
Indoor Skydiving for Two - Special Offer Experience from flydays.co.uk
Indoor Skydiving for Two - Special Offer
Looking for an unusual but fun flying experience day for you and a friend, family member or loved one to enjoy together? We think you'll be excited a ...
£139.98
Indoor Skydiving for One - Special Offer Experience from flydays.co.uk
Indoor Skydiving for One - Special Offer
This is your chance to discover the thrills and adrenaline of body-flying on this exciting indoor skydiving experience for one, available to book at ...
£69.99

Information About Blackpool Airport

What comes to mind when you think of Blackpool? The Tower Ballroom, the Illuminations, golden beaches, fish and chips, kiss-me-quick T-shirts and donkey rides, right? Well, whilst it is indeed home to all those things, it's also home to Blackpool Airport, a premiere destination for flying experiences and lessons in the North West of England.

Flying at Blackpool goes back to over a century ago, with the first official aviation meeting taking place at the airport’s Squires Gate location in October 1909. Just five years later, at the outbreak of World War I, it became the air base for the King's Lancashire Military Convalescent.

The airport was, for a short time, challenged by the nearby Stanley Park base which opened in 1931, which was opened by the then Prime Minister, Ramsay MacDonald, at a cost of £39,000. However, with the outbreak of WWII, that rivalry was short lived, with both bases being used by the RAF. Only Blackpool Airport continued to operate after WWII ended.

A redesign of the airport in 1949 and 1950 saw it take on 25,000 new passengers, and airlines including Silver City and Pegasus flying from there. The popularity of private and club flying grew exponentially at Blackpool from the 1970s and 1980s onwards.

And it is this continuing popularity which still sees it as not just Lancashire’s favourite airport, but Britain too, with Which Holiday magazine readers voting it their favourite in a 2009 poll.

Height Seeing Tours at Blackpool

If you thought a sightseeing tour in a coach or by foot at Blackpool was exciting, then you’ll be totally blown away when it’s in an airplane.

You’ll see famous landmarks in a whole new light from high above. Sights to be seen from the air include the iconic Blackpool Tower, its Pleasure Beach and promenade. It will be such an amazing experience that you won’t want to touch the ground.

Pleasure Reach

Blackpool is all about having a great time, and you won’t have much more fun than reaching for the skies with FlyDays. Our flying experiences are an uplifting experience - quite literally. Whether it’s in a light aircraft or helicopter, we’ll have you up in the air in no time.

And the even better news is that many of our flying packages are for two people, meaning double delight high above bustling Blackpool and the stunning Lancashire and Lake District countryside.

In-flight Insight

Learning to fly an airplane must surely be one of the most rewarding things you can ever do. And thanks to FlyDays, you too can now take your first steps towards gaining a Pilot’s Licence.

Don’t put it off any longer, book an insight to becoming an aeroplane pilot experience. Who knows - it could even be the start of a high flying career in aviation.

High and Flighty

It’s not just airplane experiences that are available from Blackpool Airport, as there’s also an array of helicopter packages. Helicopters provide an adrenalin buzz unlike any other aircraft, in no small part due to their vertical take-off and landing.

From 6 miles, to 12 miles to 25 miles, our helicopter flying experiences range in length to suit your requirements. They are also available for two people, so memories can be shared to last a lifetime.

Booking to Fly at Blackpool Airport

Booking your next flying experience at Blackpool Airport is quick and easy to do. Simply choose the experience you want and book directly onto a date, or choose an open gift voucher for total flexibility - plus it makes a great present to treat yourself or a loved one to.

Where is Blackpool Airport?

Blackpool Airport is on the Fylde coast of Lancashire, England, in the Borough of Fylde, just outside the Borough of Blackpool, with easy access from the A5230. The nearest train station is Squires Gate, with a taxi to the airport taking just 5 minutes from the station.

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