Carlisle Lake District Airport (EGNC)
Medium airport · Carlisle, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Carlisle Lake District Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGNC |
| IATA | CAX |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°56'15" W 2°48'33" 54.93750, -2.80917 |
| Location | Carlisle, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,904 ft (885 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 06/24 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Carlisle Lake District Airport at a glance
Carlisle Lake District Airport is a medium airport in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as CAX. The field elevation of 190 ft (58 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGNC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGNC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Carlisle Lake District Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Spadeadam | EGOM | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Newcastle International Airport | EGNT | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | EGNL | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Teesside International Airport | EGNV | 101 km (55 NM) |
| RAF Leeming | EGXE | 108 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Carlisle Lake District Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 190 ft field elevation of Carlisle Lake District Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle Lake District Airport
What is the ICAO code of Carlisle Lake District Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Carlisle Lake District Airport is EGNC, and its IATA code is CAX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Carlisle Lake District Airport above sea level?
Carlisle Lake District Airport sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Carlisle Lake District Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.9375, -2.8092 — in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAF Spadeadam, about 21 km away.
Does EGNC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGNC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Carlisle Lake District Airport?
Carlisle Lake District Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.