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Blackpool, England, UK
Blackpool Airport - BLK
On the Flyde coast of the ceremonial county of Lancashire in North West England lies Blackpool Airport (BLK), one of the first aviation sites in United Kingdom dating back to 1909. It is home to several fixed wing and helicopter flying schools and other general aviation organizations and services.
Best Time to Visit
Blackpool Airport (BLK) features two runways, 1,869 meters and 998 meters long. Formerly known as Squires Gate Airport and Blackpool International Airport, the airport saw its most number of passengers in 2007, when it recorded over 550,000 passengers coming through. The airport is affiliated with flying schools such as ANT, Westair, Air Training Club Aviation, and Flightpath, which offer a variety of courses for fixed wing and helicopters. Blackpool Airport (BLK) is the gateway to nearby cities and destinations such as the Aintree, Bootle, Clock Face, Everton, Halewood, Tarbock, Waterloo and Wirral, among others.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Alternate airports to Blackpool Airport (BLK) include Manchester Airport (MAN) 63 miles away, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) 65 miles away, Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 73 miles away and Hawarden Airport (CEG) in Chester 84 miles away.
Number One South Beach is a 5-star hotel located 0.7 miles or a few-minute drive from the BLK Airport. This hotel is overlong the Blackpool Seafront and the Solaris Centre Garden and offers luxuriously styled bedrooms. Alternative hotels located less than a mile away from the airport are The Corona and The Waldorf Hotel. Both offer complimentary Wi-Fi and cozy lodgings.
On this page it is easy to search for Blackpool, England, UK airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Blackpool, England, UK (BLK-Blackpool Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the BLK airport. Most of these BLK hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Blackpool, England, UK motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the BLK airport are Liverpool Central Library, Antony Gormley's Another Place, and Little Theatre Southport.
