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Airports / United Kingdom / LPL
Large airport · LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Liverpool, United Kingdom · 80 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
7,914 ratings
1
Operators based
80
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Liverpool, United KingdomELEV 80 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
7,914
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
80
Field elevation
feet above sea level
10
Nearest alternate
nm to CEG
Field standing
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hawarden Airport (CEG), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (EGGP / LPL) sits in Liverpool, United Kingdom, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 80 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: RavenAir bases aircraft at LPL. Useful alternates include Hawarden Airport (CEG, 10 nm), Manchester Airport (MAN, 20 nm), and Warton Aerodrome (WRT, 25 nm). LPL offers a single 7,497-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of LPL vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from LPL, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff are consistently helpful, friendly, and willing to assist with questions or directions, which makes the journey smoother.”
Mark Christopher5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Security moved efficiently during my visit, signage was clear, facilities were well maintained, and the terminal felt comfortable throughout.”
Mark Christopher5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
EGGP
IATA
LPL
FAA / Local
EGGP
Elevation
80 ft
Coordinates
53.3349° N · 2.8496° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs United Kingdom fields
state range 5–1,066 ft
At 80 ft, LPL sits lower than 59% of the 88 United Kingdom fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,497 ft
- 09/277,497 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,497 ft
LPL's 7,497 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 10nmCEGHawarden AirportBroughton
- 20nmMANManchester AirportManchester, Greater Manchester
- 25nmWRTWarton AerodromeWarton
- 27nmBLKBlackpool AirportBlackpool
- 33nmEGOSRAF ShawburyShrewsbury, Shropshire
- 46nmEGWCRAF CosfordCosford, Shropshire
Location
Open the full mapEGGP · Liverpool John Lennon Airport · Liverpool, United Kingdom
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LPL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,719 nm | 6h 43m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,877 nm | 7h 5m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,070 nm | 7h 32m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,297 nm | 8h 4m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,503 nm | 8h 33m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,689 nm | 8h 59m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,736 nm | 9h 5m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,756 nm | 9h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LPL?
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport's longest paved runway is 7,497 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LPL?
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,497 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at LPL?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Liverpool John Lennon Airport as a home base, including RavenAir. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to LPL?
- The closest alternate is Hawarden Airport (CEG), about 10 nm away, followed by Manchester Airport (MAN) at 20 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LPL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 43m (2,719 nm), New York about 7h 5m (2,877 nm), Washington DC about 7h 32m (3,070 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.