Blackpool Airport

Blackpool Airport is an airport on the Fylde coast of Lancashire, England, in the Borough of Fylde, just outside the Borough of Blackpool. It was formerly known as Squires Gate Airport and Blackpool International Airport. The airport was developed on one of the first aviation sites in the UK, with flying dating back to 1909.Ownership of the airport changed a number of times until May 2008, when Balfour Beatty purchased MAR Property's 95% stake. The remaining 5% was held by Blackpool Borough Council. During 2014, Balfour Beatty sought to sell the airport, and on 15 October 2014 it was closed. In November 2014, the company formed a new company, Squires Gate Airport Operations Ltd., to The airport's terminal and Air Traffic Control provision closed on 15 October 2014, but the airport reopened in December 2014 for non-commercial operations.Executive flights are operated by Hangar 3 and J-Max which both offer access to a private aircraft hangar and private aircraft management. Bond Offshore Helicopters operate services to the offshore oil and gas facilities in the Irish Seausing two Eurocopter AS365N3 Dauphin helicopters from a purpose built helicopter terminal facility. Blackpool Airport is also home to the North West Air Ambulance service operated by a twin-engined Eurocopter EC 135. There are many companies situated on the airfield which offer flying lessons and training flights. The fixed-wing lessons are usually in Piper or Cessna aircraft and the Robinson family of helicopters used for non-fixed wing lessons.