Leicester_Airport

Leicester Airport

Leicester Airport

Airport in Stoughton, Leicestershire

For the international airport serving Leicester, see East Midlands Airport.

Leicester Airport (IATA: None, ICAO: EGBG) is an aerodrome located to the east of Stoughton, Leicestershire, England, about 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) east of Leicester City Centre by road.[1][2] The Leicestershire Aero Club Limited, the airport operator, provide elementary flight training, experience flights and the airport is home to a wide variety of private aircraft. The airfield was constructed in 1942 as part of the former RAF station, RAF Leicester East. The facility was named Stoughton Aerodrome prior to 1974.

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The airport has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P720) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee—Leicestershire Aero Club Limited.[3] However, the airport does not currently operate public transport services.

Air Traffic Services, in the form of air-ground communication are provided by "Leicester Radio" on a frequency of 122.130 MHz.[4]

Proposed creation of an Eco-town

The Leicester Mercury reported in January 2008 that plans to build a new eco-town on the site of the airport were under consideration, and on 3 April 2008 it was announced[5] that the Pennbury proposal was one of fifteen sites shortlisted for the next phase of public consultations. However, a more recent report stated the eco-town would be built elsewhere.[6] As of 2022, there are no plans for the renovation of Leicester Airport.

Accidents

In December 2011, a pilot was killed and two others were injured, when two light aircraft collided in mid-air, near the airport.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Leicester – EGBG
  2. [2]
    "Pilot dies in two-plane crash near Leicester Airport". BBC News. 18 December 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
  3. [3]
    Civil Aviation Authority Aerodrome Ordinary Licences Archived 28 June 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  4. [4]
    NATS Aeronautical Information Service
  5. [5]
    BBC: 'Eco-towns' shortlist is revealed
  6. [6]
    "New plan for eco-town showcased in secret". Leicester Mercury. Retrieved 13 May 2011.
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