Leeds East - General Thread

[cmj]

Has it got an IATA code yet, and will they make a combined "Leeds Airports" code to cover Leeds East and LBA?

 

[blotbuc1]

Radio Leeds are reporting that the proposed charter flights will not now go ahead next year because an additional licence is required which will not be available in time.

 

[Aviador]

Radio Leeds are reporting that the proposed charter flights will not now go ahead next year because an additional licence is required which will not be available in time.

I wouldn't imagine there will be many people out there who thought it would go ahead.

Also in the news last week was plans to build hundreds of new homes on the edge of the airfield. This news doesn't shout "future international airport" for East Leeds Airport?

 

[Seasider]

Anyone with the slightest interest in aviation realises that it is a "pipe dream".

 

[FlyByKnight]

Also in the news last week was plans to build hundreds of new homes on the edge of the airfield. This news doesn't shout "future international airport" for East Leeds Airport?

9,500 homes suggested locally, and not necessarily on the edge.

 

[jason1-11]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1409570592483905539

 

[pug]

It’s been announced this evening that Aeros Flight Training are to move their Doncaster operation to Leeds East at the end of October with complete continuity in training. Great to see them staying in the area.

 

[White Heather]

Just noticed that Leeds East is now shown as an airport on FR24. I haven't noticed it before..When did that happen?? I guess the blue blob for DSA will soon disappear though..

 

[SierraHotel]

It appeared approx 2 weeks ago WH

 

[White Heather]

It appeared approx 2 weeks ago WH

Thank you!

 

[YorkshireLad]

I've been seeing it for a little while on certain devices but not on others

 

[LBAYORKIE]

I see there's s flight due from reykjavik tonight. I'm interested to know how that 'works'. Do ATC come out specially to turn the runway lights on etc?

 

[Aviador]

I see there's s flight due from reykjavik tonight. I'm interested to know how that 'works'. Do ATC come out specially to turn the runway lights on etc?View attachment 27057

24H ops ?

 

[LBAYORKIE]

24H ops ?

Definitely not an error, the aircraft can be seen currently overlying Glasgow. TAF at Leeds East looks good.

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Definitely not an error, the aircraft can be seen currently overlying Glasgow. TAF at Leeds East looks good.

Presumably Customs and Border Force will be in attendance as well.

 

[Finger66]

I am likely to get an opportunity to visit Leeds East and Sherburn sometime in the coming weeks. Anyone have any tips for the best viewing points at both please?