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
Guide to Liverpool John Lennon Airport