Blackpool Airport (EGNH)
Medium airport · Blackpool, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Blackpool Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGNH |
| IATA | BLK |
| Elevation | 34 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°46'18" W 3°1'43" 53.77170, -3.02861 |
| Location | Blackpool, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,129 ft (1868 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 3,274 ft (998 m) | 78 ft | ASP | Yes |
Blackpool Airport at a glance
Blackpool Airport is a medium airport in Blackpool, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as BLK. The field elevation of 34 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGNH 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 — 10/28 — offers 6,129 ft (1868 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGNH 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 Blackpool Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warton Aerodrome | EGNO | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | EGNL | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | EGGP | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Hawarden Airport | EGNR | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Manchester Airport | EGCC | 68 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Blackpool Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 34 ft field elevation of Blackpool 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 Blackpool Airport
What is the ICAO code of Blackpool Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Blackpool Airport is EGNH, and its IATA code is BLK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Blackpool Airport above sea level?
Blackpool Airport sits at an elevation of 34 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Blackpool Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.7717, -3.0286 — in Blackpool, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Warton Aerodrome, about 10 km away.
Does EGNH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGNH 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 Blackpool Airport?
Blackpool Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,129 ft (1868 m) with a ASP surface.