John Oram's photos with the keyword: Exeter Airport

After the collapse of Flybe (5 March 2020) followed by the protracted effects of coronavirus, Exeter Airport is a bit of a grim sight but it is beginning slowly to recover. For the time being, Car Park 4 is not in operation although one vehicle was there on Friday 17 July 2020. I am a vigorous proponent of regional airports and their role and I hope that all such locations will survive the ravages of the year that never was. 200_3_P1130083CE

After the collapse of Flybe (5 March 2020) followed by the protracted effects of coronavirus, Exeter Airport is a bit of a grim sight but it is beginning slowly to recover. For the time being, Car Park 4 is not in operation although one vehicle was there on Friday 17 July 2020. I am a vigorous proponent of regional airports and their role and I hope that all such locations will survive the ravages of the year that never was. 200_3_P1130077CE_M

After the collapse of Flybe (5 March 2020) followed by the protracted effects of coronavirus, Exeter Airport is a bit of a grim sight but it is beginning slowly to recover. For the time being, Car Park 4 is not in operation although one vehicle was there on Friday 17 July 2020. I am a vigorous proponent of regional airports and their role and I hope that all such locations will survive the ravages of the year that never was. 200_3_P1130077CE

It was a bit surprising to see three Flybe branded fuel tankers at Exeter Airport more than four months after the airline closed. I imagine it won't be long before this is an interesting historical shot of a sight gone forever. The tractor unit closest to the camera is a Renault truck, R549FHU. TZ70_P1020447E

In a difficult era for aviation, Flybe was caught between a rock and a hard place. The airline collapsed on 5 March 2020 and soon thereafter the coronavirus pandemic was pressing all other airlines hard. 200_3_P1130085E

The reality of a deserted Car Park 4 at Exeter Airport belies the now historical sign on the hangar. 200_3_P1130079CE

A surprising number of vehicles could be found around the (former) Flybe buildings at Exeter Airport more than four months after the airline's demise. These included this 1999 Volkswagen Transporter T853XTA, formerly a used by the nearby Training Academy. 200_3_P1130081CE

Facing Westcott Road, Exeter Airport. One out of two remains. The pillar still looks pretty good. TZ70_P1020446E

The sadly empty former Flybe Training Academy at Exeter Airport following the collapse of the airline on 5 March 2020. TZ70_P1020444R

The sadly empty former Flybe Training Academy at Exeter Airport following the collapse of the airline on 5 March 2020. The simulator hall has been largely cleared. I understand the full motion simulators were removed in early July. TZ70_P1020439E

The sadly empty former Flybe Training Academy at Exeter Airport following the collapse of the airline on 5 March 2020. The simulator hall has been largely cleared. I understand the full motion simulators were removed in early July. 200_3_P1130091E

The sadly empty former Flybe Training Academy at Exeter Airport following the collapse of the airline on 5 March 2020. TZ70_P1020443E

The north elevation of the Hampton by Hilton, Exeter Airport. 200_3_P1070327CE