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Medium airport

Blackpool Airport

IATA BLKICAO EGNH🇬🇧 Blackpool
Coordinates
53.7717°N, 3.0286°W
Elevation
34 ft (10 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:15
Sunrise
05:04
Sunset
21:34
Civil dusk
22:23

About 16h 30m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Blackpool Airport

Blackpool Airport is an airport on the Fylde coast of Lancashire, England, in the Borough of Fylde, just outside the Borough of Blackpool. It was formerly known as Squires Gate Airport and Blackpool International Airport.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EGNH

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 286,129 ft / 1,868 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
13 / 31▸ displaced3,274 ft / 998 m78 ftAspLightedOpen
07 / 25▸ displaced2,621 ft / 799 m98 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP119.950 MHz
ATISATIS121.750 MHz
TWRTWR118.400 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (9)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MANCHESTER TMA 1Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL245
BLACKPOOLClass GATZGND2034 ft MSL
NSGA YORKSHIRESpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle610 ft39 ft
Obstacle604 ft26 ft
Obstacle600 ft36 ft
Obstacle600 ft33 ft
Obstacle26 ft
Blackpool Tower49 ft
Obstacle46 ft
Obstacle79 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Blackpool Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Blackpool Airport?

The ICAO code for Blackpool Airport is EGNH, and its IATA code is BLK.

Where is Blackpool Airport located?

Blackpool Airport is medium airport located in Blackpool, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 34 ft (10 m).

How many runways does Blackpool Airport have?

Blackpool Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 6,129 ft / 1,868 m.

Which airlines fly to Blackpool Airport?

Airlines historically serving Blackpool Airport include Aer Lingus, Jet2.com, Star1 Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Blackpool Airport?

Historical data lists 9 nonstop destinations from Blackpool Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Blackpool Airport in?

Blackpool Airport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Blackpool Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Blackpool Airport is approximately 0.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Blackpool Airport?

The nearest airport to Blackpool Airport is Warton Aerodrome (WRT), about 5.4 nm to the ese, followed by Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip and Saint Michaels Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Blackpool Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.