Blackpool International for Lancashire and the Lake District

Celebrating our Centenary Year

From 200,000 people watching the first official Aviation Meeting at Squires Gate in 1909 to thousands of passengers hopping on planes to over 20 European destinations by 2009 - Blackpool

International has gone from strength to strength. Celebrating '100 years of flying' is testimony to the 1909 spirit of the early aviators and the vision of the people of our region.

Events Highlights

August 2009
Blackpool Airshow

September 2009 - Coming Soon!
Exhibition opens at Blackpool International

October 2009
Celebratory fly in with Pilot Magazine for private aircraft

18th - 24th October 2009
Centenary week at the airport & official unveiling of mural & plaque schools competition winners