Flight Operations to Liverpool: The 2019 Grand National this April 6 will be the 172nd annual running of the Grand National steeplechase at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England. Only twenty minutes from Aintree is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, serving northwest England. Here are the details…
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
IATA: LPL
ICAO: EGGP
Coordinates: 53.3359° N, 2.8550° W
Elevation: 81ft/24m
Magnetic variation: 1° West
Fuel types: Jet A1 & Avgas 100LL
Timezone: GMT
Operational Information
Private flights don’t require overflight or landing permits
For specific aircraft nationalities, see CAA website
Non-scheduled flights require overflight and landing permits
Parking requires PPR with booking well in advance recommended
There are no significant NOTAMs
Ground Transport
It takes approximately 20 minutes by car to get to the racecourse from John Lennon airport
Please be warned that Aintree car parking can be extremely limited during the Grand National
A hackney cab rank is located directly outside the entrance to the airport terminal
Uber bookings must be met in the car parks
All car rental companies operate from this airport
Buses are available into the city where you can catch trains to Aintree, these bus services include 500, 82A, 86A, 80A, 86D, and 82B
Accommodation
Close to the airport:
Hampton by Hilton
Crowne Plaza
Holiday Inn
There are no major hotels close to the Aintree Racecourse, however, the city centre is approximately a 20-minute drive away.
For support with your Flight Operations to Liverpool, contact UAS
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