Hangar 3 Blackpool
Blackpool, EN
About Hangar 3 Blackpool
Hangar 3 is the only dedicated business and private aircraft handling facility at Blackpool Airport, operating from a refurbished hangar that provides over 12,000 square feet of space. The team has been providing aviation services from this location since 1973, bringing more than 50 years of experience to the operation. The hangar has been extensively upgraded to include a VIP passenger lounge and aircrew rest room, alongside the aircraft storage and handling areas. Passengers arriving by charter jet are met on the ramp and escorted to the lounge, while departing passengers can relax in the facility with refreshments before their aircraft is ready. Hangar 3 provides shuttle transfers to local hotels, a meeting room, IT support, flight planning resources, and VIP catering services. The facility is approved by the UK Department of Transport as a registered service provider and by UK Border Force for customs and immigration coordination. This means international flights can clear formalities directly at the FBO rather than routing through any other part of the airport. The team is available 24/7, reachable by phone at any hour for urgent requirements. Blackpool Airport sits on the Fylde Coast in Lancashire, providing convenient access to Blackpool itself, the Ribble Valley, Preston, and the wider northwest of England. The airport avoids the congestion of Manchester and Liverpool, making it a practical alternative for passengers heading to this part of the country. For charter passengers, Hangar 3 offers a personal, attentive service at a small airport where ground time is minimal and the team knows every detail of the operation.
Amenities and services
Operations at Blackpool Airport
Blackpool town center and the seafront are about 3 miles north, a 10-minute drive. Preston is 20 miles south via the M55 and M6, typically 25-30 minutes. Manchester city center is roughly 55 miles southeast, around 55-65 minutes by road depending on M60 traffic. The Lake District town of Kendal is about 60 miles north on the M6, roughly an hour. Taxis and private hire cars are available through the terminal; there is no helicopter transfer service based at the airport.