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'''Humberside Airport''' {{Airport codes|HUY|EGNJ}} is situated at [[Kirmington]] in the [[North Lincolnshire|Borough of North Lincolnshire]], [[England]], {{convert|10|NM|abbr=on|lk=in}}<ref name="aip"/> west of [[Grimsby]] and around {{convert|15|mi|abbr=on}} from both [[Kingston upon Hull]] and [[Scunthorpe]], on the [[A18 road (England)|A18]]. It is a small international [[airport]], owned by the [[Manchester Airports Group]] (MAG), the largest UK-owned airport group, which acquired Humberside Airport in 1999. In 2008, MAG announced that it was conducting a review of their strategy for Humberside Airport, and all options including disposal were under consideration. In December 2008, MAG announced they intend to retain Humberside Airport, due to a number of investments, such as the new £1.6 million perishables hub. There has also been the recent development of a new hotel for the use by the gas and oil rig workers. However, this operation is not designed or licensed to operate as accommodation for normal passengers. This is a temporary structure run by Nightel, a locally based niche business, there will be a permanent structure built in the next five years once demand for the facility has been confirmed. |
'''Humberside Airport''' {{Airport codes|HUY|EGNJ}} is situated at [[Kirmington]] in the [[North Lincolnshire|Borough of North Lincolnshire]], [[England]], {{convert|10|NM|abbr=on|lk=in}}<ref name="aip"/> west of [[Grimsby]] and around {{convert|15|mi|abbr=on}} from both [[Kingston upon Hull]] and [[Scunthorpe]], on the [[A18 road (England)|A18]]. It is a small international [[airport]], owned by the [[Manchester Airports Group]] (MAG), the largest UK-owned airport group, which acquired Humberside Airport in 1999. In 2008, MAG announced that it was conducting a review of their strategy for Humberside Airport, and all options including disposal were under consideration. In December 2008, MAG announced they intend to retain Humberside Airport, due to a number of investments, such as the new £1.6 million perishables hub. There has also been the recent development of a new hotel for the use by the gas and oil rig workers. However, this operation is not designed or licensed to operate as accommodation for normal passengers. This is a temporary structure run by Nightel, a locally based niche business, there will be a permanent structure built in the next five years once demand for the facility has been confirmed. |
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Eastern Airways have their main UK offices based at the airport and have a 4 flight per week day service to Aberdeen. [http://www.easternairways.com/] |
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The airport faces competition for flights from [[East Midlands Airport]] ({{Convert|70|mi|abbr=on}}), [[Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield]] ({{convert|28|mi|abbr=on}}) which opened in 2005 and [[Leeds Bradford International Airport]] ({{convert|74|mi|abbr=on}}); all of these airports offer a substantially wider range of scheduled flights than Humberside Airport, although [[Robin Hood Airport]] has also seen large reductions in holiday flights during the last 12 months. 274,609 passengers were handled during 2011, a significant reduction since 2008.<ref name="stats"/> |
The airport faces competition for flights from [[East Midlands Airport]] ({{Convert|70|mi|abbr=on}}), [[Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield]] ({{convert|28|mi|abbr=on}}) which opened in 2005 and [[Leeds Bradford International Airport]] ({{convert|74|mi|abbr=on}}); all of these airports offer a substantially wider range of scheduled flights than Humberside Airport, although [[Robin Hood Airport]] has also seen large reductions in holiday flights during the last 12 months. 274,609 passengers were handled during 2011, a significant reduction since 2008.<ref name="stats"/> |
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The 3 times per day KLM departures to Schiphol continue to be very popular and passenger numbers have increased, by 10230 passengers, on this service during the last year. KLM also continue to market the connectivity that the Schiphol service provides those in the local area to the rest of the world. The timings of departures are now designed to meet the 7 'wave' system [http://www.klm.com/corporate/en/images/008372%20Factsheet%20network_tcm729-342204.pdf] |
The 3 times per day KLM departures to Schiphol continue to be very popular and passenger numbers have increased, by 10230 passengers, on this service during the last year. KLM also continue to market the connectivity that the Schiphol service provides those in the local area to the rest of the world. The timings of departures are now designed to meet the 7 'wave' system [http://www.klm.com/corporate/en/images/008372%20Factsheet%20network_tcm729-342204.pdf] |
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The airport is also used to service the offshore gas storage and drilling operations for BP [http://www.bp.com/liveassets/bp_internet/globalbp/STAGING/global_assets/downloads/U/uk_asset_ravenspurn_north.pdf] & Centrica Storage [http://www.centrica-sl.co.uk/index.asp?pageid=14&keyfacts=employeeswelfare] with over 1000 helicopter movements per month; it is the second largest helicopter hub in the UK. CHC & Bristow are the only two commercial helicopter operations at the airport. It is also expected that the forthcoming offshore developments in wind power will mean a greater demand for helicopter movements over the next 10-15 years. Only Aberdeen in Scotland is currently busier in this regard. |
The airport is also used to service the offshore gas storage and drilling operations for BP [http://www.bp.com/liveassets/bp_internet/globalbp/STAGING/global_assets/downloads/U/uk_asset_ravenspurn_north.pdf] & Centrica Storage [http://www.centrica-sl.co.uk/index.asp?pageid=14&keyfacts=employeeswelfare] with over 1000 helicopter movements per month; it is the second largest helicopter hub in the UK. CHC & Bristow [http://www.contractorsunlimited.co.uk/guides/english-heliports.shtml]are the only two commercial helicopter operations at the airport. It is also expected that the forthcoming offshore developments in wind power will mean a greater demand for helicopter movements over the next 10-15 years. Only Aberdeen in Scotland is currently busier in this regard. |
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Another important fact for future development is that the airport has the highest non military hazardous goods licence in Europe. Development of cargo operations is now being further developed. The airport also owns and operates is own aviation fuel farm, with both JetA1 and Avgas available. |
Another important fact for future development is that the airport has the highest non military hazardous goods licence in Europe.[http://www.weston-cargo-aircraft-charter.com/dangerous-goods] Development of cargo operations is now being further developed. The airport also owns and operates is own aviation fuel farm, with both JetA1 and Avgas available. |
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Humberside airport has a very high amount of [[general aviation]] activity, with 5 resident flying clubs and organisations, this is due to the airport having some of the lowest landing and handling fees of its kind{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}}. Weston Aviation has now opened a [[Fixed-base operation (aviation)|fixed based operation]] (FBO) at Humberside International airport. This will be the first dedicated FBO at the airport and the company will also open a regional charter sales office at the airport to promote and develop the use of business and private aviation in the local Humberside region. |
Humberside airport has a very high amount of [[general aviation]] activity, with 5 resident flying clubs and organisations, this is due to the airport having some of the lowest landing and handling fees of its kind{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}}. Weston Aviation has now opened a [[Fixed-base operation (aviation)|fixed based operation]] (FBO) at Humberside International airport. This will be the first dedicated FBO at the airport and the company will also open a regional charter sales office at the airport to promote and develop the use of business and private aviation in the local Humberside region. |
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The airport was previously a [[Royal Air Force]] base, [[RAF Kirmington]], opened in 1941 during [[World War II]], from which [[No. 166 Squadron RAF]] operated the [[Avro Lancaster]]. The site was abandoned after the war in 1945, and lay unused until 1974 when the local council re-opened the site as Kirmington Airport. When the local area was renamed Humberside following local government re-organisation in England, the name was changed to Humberside Airport. The main runway, designated 03/21 (now 02/20) was extended to its current length in 1992, allowing operation of much larger aircraft. |
The airport was previously a [[Royal Air Force]] base, [[RAF Kirmington]], opened in 1941 during [[World War II]], from which [[No. 166 Squadron RAF]] operated the [[Avro Lancaster]]. The site was abandoned after the war in 1945, and lay unused until 1974 when the local council re-opened the site as Kirmington Airport. When the local area was renamed Humberside following local government re-organisation in England, the name was changed to Humberside Airport. The main runway, designated 03/21 (now 02/20) was extended to its current length in 1992, allowing operation of much larger aircraft. |
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The airport used to have seasonal service to [[Alicante Airport]] with [[Ryanair]] this was terminated in October 2011 due to [[Ryanair]] dispute with [[Alicante Airport]]. |
The airport used to have seasonal service to [[Alicante Airport]] with [[Ryanair]] this was terminated in October 2011 due to [[Ryanair]] dispute with [[Alicante Airport]].[http://www.ryanair.com/en/news/ryanair-to-slash-alicante-base-by-80-percent-this-winter-as-airport-imposes-airbridges-to-increase-fees-by-2m-euro-p-a] |
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JetXtra.com was due to start operations from Humberside in 2012 but after a legal |
JetXtra.com was due to start operations from Humberside in 2012 but after a legal dispute with Jet2.com this airline is not to start operations. |
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==Airlines and destinations== |
==Airlines and destinations== |
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||
| Owner | Manchester Airports Group | ||||||||||||||
| Operator | Humberside International Airport Ltd. | ||||||||||||||
| Serves | East Riding of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire | ||||||||||||||
| Location | Kirmington, Lincolnshire | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 121 ft / 37 m | ||||||||||||||
| Website | www.humbersideairport.com | ||||||||||||||
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Humberside Airport (IATA: HUY, ICAO: EGNJ) is situated at Kirmington in the Borough of North Lincolnshire, England, 10 NM (19 km; 12 mi)[1] west of Grimsby and around 15 mi (24 km) from both Kingston upon Hull and Scunthorpe, on the A18. It is a small international airport, owned by the Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the largest UK-owned airport group, which acquired Humberside Airport in 1999. In 2008, MAG announced that it was conducting a review of their strategy for Humberside Airport, and all options including disposal were under consideration. In December 2008, MAG announced they intend to retain Humberside Airport, due to a number of investments, such as the new £1.6 million perishables hub. There has also been the recent development of a new hotel for the use by the gas and oil rig workers. However, this operation is not designed or licensed to operate as accommodation for normal passengers. This is a temporary structure run by Nightel, a locally based niche business, there will be a permanent structure built in the next five years once demand for the facility has been confirmed.
Eastern Airways have their main UK offices based at the airport and have a 4 flight per week day service to Aberdeen. [1]
The airport faces competition for flights from East Midlands Airport (70 mi (110 km)), Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield (28 mi (45 km)) which opened in 2005 and Leeds Bradford International Airport (74 mi (119 km)); all of these airports offer a substantially wider range of scheduled flights than Humberside Airport, although Robin Hood Airport has also seen large reductions in holiday flights during the last 12 months. 274,609 passengers were handled during 2011, a significant reduction since 2008.[2] However, the main reason for this reduction in 2011 was the failure of Holidays4u which affected several airports in the UK, and counted for some 18000 passenger reduction. [2].
The 3 times per day KLM departures to Schiphol continue to be very popular and passenger numbers have increased, by 10230 passengers, on this service during the last year. KLM also continue to market the connectivity that the Schiphol service provides those in the local area to the rest of the world. The timings of departures are now designed to meet the 7 'wave' system [3]
The airport is also used to service the offshore gas storage and drilling operations for BP [4] & Centrica Storage [5] with over 1000 helicopter movements per month; it is the second largest helicopter hub in the UK. CHC & Bristow [6]are the only two commercial helicopter operations at the airport. It is also expected that the forthcoming offshore developments in wind power will mean a greater demand for helicopter movements over the next 10-15 years. Only Aberdeen in Scotland is currently busier in this regard.
Another important fact for future development is that the airport has the highest non military hazardous goods licence in Europe.[7] Development of cargo operations is now being further developed. The airport also owns and operates is own aviation fuel farm, with both JetA1 and Avgas available.
Humberside airport has a very high amount of general aviation activity, with 5 resident flying clubs and organisations, this is due to the airport having some of the lowest landing and handling fees of its kind[citation needed]. Weston Aviation has now opened a fixed based operation (FBO) at Humberside International airport. This will be the first dedicated FBO at the airport and the company will also open a regional charter sales office at the airport to promote and develop the use of business and private aviation in the local Humberside region.
Humberside International has a CAA Public Use Aerodrome Licence (Number P739) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction.
According to Airports Council International, Humberside Airport was voted in 2010 the best European airport serving fewer than two million passengers annually.[3]
History
The airport was previously a Royal Air Force base, RAF Kirmington, opened in 1941 during World War II, from which No. 166 Squadron RAF operated the Avro Lancaster. The site was abandoned after the war in 1945, and lay unused until 1974 when the local council re-opened the site as Kirmington Airport. When the local area was renamed Humberside following local government re-organisation in England, the name was changed to Humberside Airport. The main runway, designated 03/21 (now 02/20) was extended to its current length in 1992, allowing operation of much larger aircraft.
The airport used to have seasonal service to Alicante Airport with Ryanair this was terminated in October 2011 due to Ryanair dispute with Alicante Airport.[8]
JetXtra.com was due to start operations from Humberside in 2012 but after a legal dispute with Jet2.com this airline is not to start operations.
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Aegean Airlines | Seasonal: Heraklion |
| BH Air | Seasonal: Bourgas |
| Eastern Airways | Aberdeen |
| Flybe | Seasonal: Jersey |
| KLM operated by KLM Cityhopper | Amsterdam |
| Thomas Cook Airlines | Seasonal: Dalaman, Palma de Mallorca |
Cargo flights
Icelandair Cargo operate a weekly Sunday flight from Keflavík which then departs to Liege[4]
Passenger statistics
| Rank | Airport | Passengers handled | % Change 2009 / 10 | |
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| 1 |  Netherlands - Amsterdam |
118,934 |  4.6
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| 2 |  United Kingdom - Aberdeen |
30,175 | 11.5
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| 3 |  Turkey - Dalaman |
19,619 |  8
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| 4 |  Cyprus - Larnaca |
16,114 | 20
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| 5 |  Spain - Palma de Mallorca |
15,409 | 40
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| 6 |  Greece - Heraklion |
12,192 | 3
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| 7 | Turkey - Antalya |
5,233 | 40.1
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| 8 |  Bulgaria - Bourgas |
3,423 | 8.3
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| 9 | Bulgaria - Bourgas |
3,162 | no change | |
| 10 | United Kingdom - Jersey |
2,157 | 4.7
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| Source: UK Civil Aviation Authority [9] | ||||
Ground transport
Bus service
An hourly daytime bus service runs from Grimsby and Hull to the airport from Monday to Saturday.
Other facilities
The airline Eastern Airways has its head office in the Schiphol House on the airport property.[5]
References
- ^ a b Humberside - EGNJ
- ^ a b UK Annual Airport Statistics
- ^ "Incheon International Airport named Best Airport Worldwide". Airports Council International. 2 July 2011. Archived from the original on 17 February 2012. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
- ^ http://www.icelandaircargo.com/tools/flight-schedule/
- ^ Home page. Eastern Airways. Retrieved on 29 December 2011. "Head Office Eastern Airways Schiphol House Humberside Airport Kirmington DN39 6YH"
External links
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