Guide to Liverpool John Lennon Airport Introduction and History - Liverpool Airport (Liverpool John Lennon Airport) is based southeast of the city of Liverpool supporting over 1.5 million passengers per annum flying to destinations across the UK and Europe. During WW1 hoton park was used by the army for training, In 1919, the Royal Flying Corps were stationed at the aerodrome. In 1930 the official Liverpool was born as it commenced commercial passenger services. The new terminal building was built in 1939. In 1966 a new runway was opened by the Duke of Edinburgh. In 1986 the new passenger terminal was built. Liverpool airport is located about twenty minutes from the city centre of Liverpool, close to the M57. It site on the A561 south of the centre. Facilities - The main airport facilities are on the ground floor of the terminal building. They include a restaurant and lounge area on the first floor. There are numerous Travelex shops inside the terminal providing money exchange service to all the countries served from Liverpool John Lennon Airport. In addition, travellers cheques and money sending abroad services are available.. Facilities include low level phones, wheelchairs, induction loop system and dedicated parking spaces.. . Food - the main food outlets inside the airport are as follows: - On Level 3 there is the Aintree Food Village and Burger King and the Estuary Bar. where you can find hot and cold food and drink. The Estuary Food Village and The Day-tripper Bar also provide refreshments at Liverpool airport. Shops - the main shops inside the airport are as follows: Shops at Liverpool airport include Alpha tax and duty free shopping selling perfume, cosmetics and skincare plus gifts and treats such as sunglasses, fashion accessories, watches, leather goods, confectionery and duty paid spirits, wine and champagne. On the Boardwalk Shopping Mall there is also Butlers Chocolates, House of Champions, Sock Shop, TS Electronics, Boots, Soft Shoe Co, Sportstech and WHSmith Travel. Connecting Airlines - the main airlines that fly to and from this airport are Car Parking - Liverpool John Lennon Airport has over 1500 on site car parking spaces available. Business Travellers - The Halewood Executive Lounge provides complimentary newspapers, drinks and food, internet access, phones and laptop connectivity. It is located in the departure lounge beyond security. It is available for 'Priority Pass Holders' but also on a pay as you go for anyone who wants to pay an access it. The Cavern Suite provides conference facilities f as well as complimentary newspapers, net access and food and drink. Getting There and Local Travel Connections - getting there by road is simple... From Liverpool centre take the A561 to Runcorn and follow signs to the airport. From Warrington take the A road to Widnes then the A561 and follow signs to the airport. From M56 go over the river at Runcorn on A557 to A561 signs to the airport. From the North take M6 south to J21A to M62 J6 to A5300 to A561 and follow the signs. . The main train connections are as follows: Liverpool airport is served by Garston and Hunts Cross local and regional train stations.. To reach the airport by taxi The are black cabs leaving from the airport going into the city centre.. To use either bus or coach to get there Bus' depart from outside the Airport terminal building. The main services are as follows:- Airport > Liverpool City centre (500) | Airport > Garston Rail Station > Penny Lane>Paradise Street Bus Station (80a) | Airport > Hunts Cross Rail Station> Childwall> Broadgreen > Queens Drive> Bootle Strand. (81a) | Murdishaw > Paradise St Bus Station. (89) | Airport > Halewood > Netherley (883) | Garston Rail Station > Airport > Halewood (886) | Local Tourist Attractions Near to Liverpool John Lennon Airport - Liverpool will be the European Capital of Culture 2008. It is situated around the River Mersey. That Albert Docks provide a useful tourist starting point. The Cavern Club. Airport Contact Details - the website address is http://www.liverpooljohnlennonairport.com and you can call them on ((0) 870 750 8484). Liverpool John Lennon Airport - Home - . The address of the airport is South Terminal, Liverpool, Merseyside, L24 1YD. The airport codes are ICAO Code: and the IATA Code:LPL