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Carlisle Airport (EGNC/CAX) — Carlisle, United Kingdom

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1, 100LL
Tower: 123.6
Runways: 01/19, 06/24, 13/31
Elevation: 190 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 08:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EGNC
Name: Carlisle Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 54.9375
Longitude: -2.80917
Elevation: 190 ft
Country: United Kingdom
Municipality: Carlisle
IATA Code: CAX
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/London
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 01/19

Designation: 01/19
Dimensions: 885x23m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 06/24

Designation: 06/24
Dimensions: 1829x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 13/31

Designation: 13/31
Dimensions: 1237x46m
Surface: U
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 123.600 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 123.600 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 123.600 MHz
ATIS: 118.425 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Carlisle Airport Operations; PPR for all aircraft.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: GBP 15-40 based on MTOW
Parking Fee: GBP 10-25 per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: GBP
Remarks: Carlisle Lake District Airport. Reopened for commercial flights. Stobart Group operated.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Available during operating hours. Advance notice for large uplifts.

Fuel Type: 100LL
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Available for GA aircraft.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: Yes
Remarks: UK border. GAR required. Customs available by prior arrangement for international flights.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No formal curfew. Runway 07/25, 1829m. Check NOTAM for current status and hours.

Airport Services

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers EGNC. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

EGOM RAF Spadeadam 11 NM EGNT Newcastle 39 NM EGNL Barrow Walney Island Airport 51 NM EGNV Durham Tees Valley 54 NM EGXE RAF Leeming Air Base 59 NM EGKT RAF Kirknewton Air Base 60 NM EGPH Edinburgh 64 NM EGXZ RAF Topcliffe 66 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at EGNC?: The tower frequency at Carlisle Airport is 123.6 MHz.
What fuel is available at EGNC?: Carlisle Airport offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
Does EGNC require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports. Permit details for United Kingdom
Does EGNC require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Carlisle Airport.
Where is EGNC located?: Carlisle Airport (EGNC) is located in Carlisle, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGNC?: The IATA code for Carlisle Airport is CAX.
How long is the runway at EGNC?: The main runway at Carlisle Airport (01/19) measures 885x23m.
Is EGNC a port of entry?: Yes, Carlisle Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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