Plumpton Airstrip

Penrith, Cumbria, GB 🇬🇧 Closed Airport

ICAO

GB-0171

IATA

-

Elevation

433 ft

Region

GB-ENG

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 54.760444° N, -2.793339° E

Continent: EU

Type: Closed Airport

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Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Jul 25, 2025
Closure Date

The exact closure date is not officially recorded, as it was a private strip. However, based on pilot reports and aviation forum discussions, the airstrip ceased operations in the mid-to-late 2000s, likely around 2008-2009.

Reason for Closure

The closure was due to the cessation of private use. As a private farm strip, its operation was dependent on the owner's continued interest and ability to maintain it. The land was fully reverted to agricultural use, which is a common fate for small, private airfields in the UK.

Current Status

The site is currently used for agriculture. Satellite imagery of the coordinates confirms that the land has been ploughed over and is now an active farm field. The faint outline of the former runway is sometimes visible depending on the state of the crops and fieldwork, but no aviation infrastructure like hangars, windsock, or markings remain.

Historical Significance

Plumpton Airstrip was a private General Aviation (GA) airfield. Its significance was local, serving as a base for light aircraft for recreational flying. It provided a convenient point for pilots to explore the Lake District and the north of England. The airfield consisted of a single grass runway, approximately 600 meters long with an orientation of 02/20. It primarily handled single-engine piston aircraft (like Cessnas and Pipers) and did not have any history of commercial or military operations.

Reopening Prospects

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Plumpton Airstrip. The land has been fully integrated back into farming operations, and its reinstatement as an airfield is considered highly unlikely without a significant private initiative from a future landowner.

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