About Lydd Airport

The History of Lydd Airport

Lydd Airport – formerly known as Ferryfield – was built as a replacement for the old Ashford Airport at Lympne for the car ferry company Silver City Airways in just 6 months and opened to traffic in July 1954. By 1959 it was one of the busiest airports in the UK, with over 250,000 passengers annually. In the early 1970s the advent of the Hovercraft and roll-on-roll-off ferries led to a decline of the air ferry services from Lydd although other passenger and freight operations continued.

Today the Airport, which has benefited from substantial investment by the new owner, sees a healthy mix of private and training general aviation, corporate jets, air taxis, cargo and maintenance.

Local Interest

Hotels can be booked through Customer Services or FAL Aviation, but we would recommend that you book your stay in advance.

Local Attractions such as The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, The Old Lighthouse, The Medieval town of Rye (a little gem!) are all close by, by taxi, but if you wish to venture to London, Ashford International Train Station is around 30 minutes away (by Taxi) and you can jump on the highspeed train in to St Pancras – only 37 minutes!

Taxis are available on request. Coaches and minibuses of all sizes can be hired with prior notification. Again please call ahead and book in advance to avoid any lengthy delays for yourself or passengers.