ICAO Code | EGNO/ |
Last Validated | |
City | Warton |
Position | 53°44'42"N 002°53'00"W |
Runway(s) | 07/25 |
Elevation | 54 ft |
Warton airport is one of the main airports of BAE Systems At this airport the final assembly of the Hawk and Typhoon aircraft is being performed. The airfield is also used for the relevant test and delivery flights od these aircraft. The factory is also involved in the continuing modifications to above mentioned aircraft but also for the Tornado. Warton started out as an air depot airport for the USAAF during the Second World War. Thousands of aircraft arrived here from the USA and were delivered all over Europe.
The airfield has a east-west runway, with on both ends a large stopway, unused for landings and takeoffs. North of the runway are the primary buildings. To the southeast is a test facility.
BAE Warton is located near to Warton and Freckleton villages on the Fylde peninsula in Lancashire, England. It is south of the A584 between those cities. Preston is the city closest to it. From Preston, located along the M61, take the A677 at exit 31 and then take the A584 towards Freckleton.
Landings at spot 1 with a Hawk Mk129 still in full primer but intended for the BahrainAF. Photo Nathan Daws
Even large aircraft, like this SaudiAF C-130H, have to turn at the end of the runway. Photo Nathan Daws
311.300 / 130.800 | Tower |
129.525 | Radar |
311.300 / 336.475 | Approach |
129.525 / 130.800 | Approach |
121.725 | ATIS |
BAE Systems | various |
XS928/AD | Lightning F6, 5sq colours, next to the Flight Test building. |
WT520 | Canberra PR7, nose/front fuselage only, visible from spot 3 at Air Cadets site. |
ZA101/G-HAWK | Hawk 100, stored outside near spot 2. |
ZA411 | Tornado GR1, dumped outside near ZA101 |
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