# Leeds East Airport

> Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, GB · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Tadcaster, North Yorkshire |
| Country | GB |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 53.83475, -1.19468 |

## Description

Leeds East Airport is located in Elvington, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire — a former RAF base (RAF Elvington, World War II), now used as an industrial and testing site; the Yorkshire Air Museum is located on the grounds. No commercial passenger or cargo flights operate; the site serves industrial testing and museum activities. No commercial flight operations; for air freight in the region, Leeds Bradford Airport (IATA: LBA) or Humberside Airport (IATA: HUY) are the nearest options.

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