Carlisle Airport

By road Carlisle Airport is easily accessible being signposted at junction 44 of the M6 Motorway. There are currently no scheduled flights to or from this airport. The airport is open from 9am to 6.30pm every day of the week and there is a licensed cafe on the premises.

The airport is home to a range of flying schools where trainee pilots can learn to fly 2, 4 and 6 seater planes as well as Microlights. As well as offering full instructor led courses there is also the opportunity to buy ‘trial’ lessons as a gift for someone who is perhaps considering taking up flying.

Four companies run lessons: Carlisle Flight Training, Border Air Training, Cumbria Microlight Training Centre, and Northumberland Aircraft Maintenance.

The airport was recently bought by the Stobart Group which has recognised the importance of Carlisle airport’s location, being the gateway to Scotland, as well as on the borders of the Lake District, and it is believed that the group are keen to develop both air freight and passenger flights from the airport in the future. 

Carlisle Airport hotels selected by eGuide Wallfoot Hotel And Restaurant Immersed within spectacular open countryside, yet only 3 miles away form Carlisle city centre, this small family-run business is the ideal base from which to enjoy the Lake District, Hadrian's Wall and South West Scotland. Set within an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds, with safe off-road parking, the hotel is situated on the A689 Bramton Road, enabling easy access to golf courses, fly-fishing, and Hadrian's Wall cycle path and walking route. Furthermore, you can explore the historic sites and shops in Carlisle. More info » String Of Horses Dating from around 1659, this traditional coaching inn is set in a quiet country village only 10 minutes from Carlisle and junction 43 of the M6 motorway. String of Horses lies in the middle of one of the most beautiful and historic areas of Britain: near Hadrian's Wall, the Lake District and the Scottish borders. With its oak beams and panelling, open fires and gleaming brassware, the String of Horses has welcomed visitors from all over the world for more than 350 years. More info » Crown Hotel Wetheral The Crown Hotel is set in the picturesque village of Wetheral and boasts leisure facilities that include a 12-metre pool, squash courts and a beauty room with Dermalogica treatments. The Crown's beautiful landscaped gardens overlook the Pennines and the River Eden. The Crown Hotel is close to the historic city of Carlisle and also to Hadrian's Wall. The delightful conservatory restaurant uses local produce to create English/French-style cooking. Waltons bar serves traditional pub food with a selection of Real Ales. More info » Willowbeck Lodge BB Willowbeck Lodge is situated in one of the most beautiful and spectacular locations in England. It is is within easy travelling distance of the Lake District National Park and World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall. At Willowbeck, we offer 4 en-suite rooms, 2 of which are super-deluxe (larger with spacious en-suite including corner bath and separate shower) and they all overlook our lake. Each bedroom is comfortably furnished in contemporary style and has flat-screen television, broadband connection, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. More info » Premier Inn Carlisle (Central) On the A69, half a mile (800 m) from junction 43 of the M6 motorway, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking in a convenient location. The Premier Inn Carlisle (Central) is less than 500 metres from Brunton Park stadium, the home ground of Carlisle United Football Club. The shops, pubs and restaurants of Carlisle's city centre are just 2 miles (3.2 km) away. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. More info »