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Liverpool John Lennon Airport

IATA LPLICAO EGGP🇬🇧 Liverpool
Coordinates
53.3349°N, 2.8496°W
Elevation
80 ft (24 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:39
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
20:11
Civil dusk
20:48

About 13h 55m 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 Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is an international airport serving Liverpool, England, on the estuary of the River Mersey 7.5 miles (12 km) south-east of Liverpool city centre. Scheduled domestic, European, North African and Middle Eastern services are operated from the airport. The airport comprises a single passenger terminal, three general use hangars, a FedEx Express courier service centre as well as a single runway measuring 7,500 ft (2,286 m) in length, with the control tower south of the runway.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EGGP

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 27▸ displaced7,497 ft / 2,285 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP119.850 MHz
ATISATIS124.330 MHz
GNDGND121.950 MHz
TWRTWR126.350 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingSecurityLoungesCar RentalTravel InsuranceWiFiE Sim

Major roadworks near the airport may cause delays.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (47)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PEPZE CTA 1Class ACTA3000 ft MSLFL195
MANCHESTER TMA 1Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL245
LIVERPOOL CTRClass DCTRGND2500 ft MSL
MANCHESTER CTA 4Class DCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
NSGA WALESSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

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

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: W (from about 270°), on 12% of observations, averaging 12 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan60%-1,023 ft
Feb69%-832 ft
Mar69%-740 ft
Apr83%-557 ft
May82%-236 ft
Jun81%158 ft
Jul75%304 ft
Aug80%312 ft
Sep79%15 ft
Oct73%-163 ft
Nov63%-555 ft
Dec60%-719 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,023312 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
JAGUAR CAR FACTORY1.2 nm024°On request
HALE HEAD LIGHTHOUSE2.1 nm111°On request
GARSTON DOCKS2.3 nm298°On request
RUNCORN BRIDGE4.1 nm080°On request
TARBOCK ISLAND4.1 nm021°On request
HELLSBY HILL4.8 nm140°On request
M53 JUNCTION 115.1 nm189°On request
FRODSHAM HILL5.3 nm123°On request
FIDDLERS FERRY POWER STATION6.2 nm069°On request
THE LIVER BUILDING6.8 nm309°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle656 ft108 ft
Obstacle374 ft56 ft
Obstacle374 ft174 ft
Obstacle374 ft98 ft
Obstacle374 ft135 ft
Obstacle374 ft49 ft
Obstacle374 ft125 ft
Obstacle374 ft121 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

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🇬🇧 More airports in United Kingdom📘 Flying in the United Kingdom: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Liverpool John Lennon Airport?

The ICAO code for Liverpool John Lennon Airport is EGGP, and its IATA code is LPL.

Where is Liverpool John Lennon Airport located?

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is large airport located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 80 ft (24 m).

How many runways does Liverpool John Lennon Airport have?

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,497 ft / 2,285 m.

Which airlines fly to Liverpool John Lennon Airport?

Airlines historically serving Liverpool John Lennon Airport include Flybe, Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Liverpool John Lennon Airport?

Historical data lists 47 nonstop destinations from Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Liverpool John Lennon Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Liverpool John Lennon Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Liverpool John Lennon Airport is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Liverpool John Lennon Airport?

The nearest airport to Liverpool John Lennon Airport is Hawarden Airport (CEG), about 10.5 nm to the ssw, followed by Frandley House Airstrip and Clotton airstrip UL.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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