Leicester Airport
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| Airport type | Private | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operator | Leicestershire Aero Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Stoughton, Leicestershire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 469 ft / 143 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 52°36′28″N 001°01′55″W / 52.60778°N 1.03194°W | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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
- ^ a b Leicester – EGBG
- ^ a b "Pilot dies in two-plane crash near Leicester Airport". BBC News. 18 December 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
- ^ Civil Aviation Authority Aerodrome Ordinary Licences Archived 28 June 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ NATS Aeronautical Information Service
- ^ BBC: 'Eco-towns' shortlist is revealed
- ^ "New plan for eco-town showcased in secret". Leicester Mercury. Retrieved 13 May 2011.
External links
- Leicester Airport
- Leicestershire Aero Club management
- Helicentre Aviation Ltd. (Official Helicopter Operator at Leicester Airport)
- One Leicester
- Video: Leicestershire Aero Club celebrates centenary from BBC Radio Leicester