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Beatles-themed gateway to the northwest of England.
Opened
1933
Location
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (IATA: LPL, ICAO: EGGP) is an international airport serving Liverpool and the wider northwest England region. Named after the legendary Beatle and Liverpool native John Lennon, the airport features the famous motto 'Above Us Only Sky,' taken from Lennon's song 'Imagine.'
The airport is located approximately 12 kilometres southeast of Liverpool city centre, near Speke. It primarily handles low-cost carrier traffic and serves destinations across Europe, with Ryanair and Wizz Air among its dominant operators.
Once a major hub for easyJet, the airport has seen capacity fluctuate over the years following carrier withdrawals, but continues to serve millions of passengers annually and remains an important regional airport for Merseyside and surrounding areas.
Terminals
The airport operates from a single terminal building that handles all departing and arriving passengers.
Getting to & from
The airport is served by the Arriva 500 express bus route connecting it to Liverpool city centre, and taxis and private hire vehicles are also readily available.
Airlines here
Ryanair and Wizz Air are among the primary carriers operating at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, offering routes across Europe.
Notable facts
- ›Named after John Lennon, founding member of The Beatles, who was born in Liverpool.
- ›The airport's official motto is 'Above Us Only Sky,' from John Lennon's song 'Imagine.'
- ›A bronze statue of John Lennon stands in the terminal building.
- ›The airport was officially renamed Liverpool John Lennon Airport in 2001.
- ›It is located near the Speke area on the southern bank of the River Mersey.
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