Leicester Airport

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Leicester Airport (ICAO: EGBG) is a small aerodrome in Stoughton, Leicestershire, 4 NM (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) east southeast of Leicester, England.[1] It was previously known as Stoughton Aerodrome.[2] It was constructed in 1942 and was known as RAF Leicester East.

Leicester Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P720) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee (Leicestershire Aero Club Limited).[3]

Proposed creation of an Eco-town

The Leicester Mercury reported in January 2008 that plans build a new eco-town on the site of the airport were under consideration, and on 3 April 2008 it was announced[4] that the Pennbury proposal was one of fifteen sites shortlisted for the next phase of public consultations. However, a more recent report stated the eco-town would be built elsewhere.[5]

Incidents

In December 2011, a pilot was killed and two others were injured, when two light aircraft collided in mid-air, near the airport.[2]

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Leicester - EGBG
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  3. Civil Aviation Authority Aerodrome Ordinary Licences
  4. BBC: 'Eco-towns' shortlist is revealed
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