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Liverpool John Lennon Airport
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Summary
Owner Peel Airports
Operator Liverpool Airport Ltd.
Location Speke, Liverpool
Elevation AMSL 81 ft / 25 m
Coordinates 53°20′01″N 002°50′59″W / 53.33361°N 2.84972°W / 53.33361; -2.84972
Website liverpoolairport.com
Runway
Runway Length Surface
m ft
09/27 2,285 7,497 Asphalt
Sources: UK Aeronautical Information Publication at NATS
Statistics from the UK Civil Aviation Authority

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is a big international airport in Liverpool, England. It sits right next to the River Mersey. Every year, about 5 million people travel through this airport!

It first opened way back in 1930. This makes it one of the oldest airports in the UK, especially outside of London. Over the years, it has changed a lot.

Airport History

Early Days and Growth

When the airport first opened in 1930, it was called Speke Airport. It was a very important place for air travel in the north of England. In 1966, a longer runway was built. This new runway was perfect for bigger, faster jet airplanes.

New Buildings and a New Name

In 1986, a brand new building for passengers opened. This new terminal made traveling much easier and more modern. The old airport building was later turned into a hotel. Today, it is known as the Crowne Plaza Liverpool Airport Hotel.

A very special change happened in 2001. The airport was renamed Liverpool John Lennon Airport. It was named after John Lennon, who was a famous musician from The Beatles. He was born in Liverpool.

Getting to the Airport

To make it easier for people to get to and from the airport, a new train station opened in 2006. This station is called Liverpool South Parkway. It connects the airport to many train lines. This means travelers can easily reach the airport by train.

Images for kids

  • THE FORMER TERMINAL BUILDING AT SPEKE AERODROME NOW THE CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL LIVERPOOL JULY 2013 (9231676102)

    The old terminal building, used between the 1930s and 1986, now the Crowne Plaza Liverpool John Lennon Airport Hotel

  • Departure concourse, Liverpool JL airport

    Inside the check-in hall where passengers get ready to fly.

  • Aerial View of John Lennon Airport 2020

    A view of the airport from above. You can see the passenger terminal, parking areas, and airplane hangars.

  • Liverpool south parkway

    Liverpool South Parkway railway station helps people get to the airport by train.

  • 350125 and 158780 at Liverpool South Parkway

    Trains at Liverpool South Parkway connecting to other cities.

  • John lennon airport hilton

    The Hampton by Hilton hotel at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

See also

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