Daedalus Airfield renamed Solent Airport

Daedalus Airfield near Lee-on-Solent on the UK’s south coast has been renamed ‘Solent Airport’. The tower will keep its current radio callsign of ‘Lee Radio’.

The change was announced by Fareham Borough Council last week. The airport is renamed ‘Solent Airport at Daedalus’, Daedalus East becomes Faraday Business Park and Daedalus West becomes Swordfish Business Park. Other news includes:

• 100% occupation at the Fareham Innovation Centre
• Confirmation of a second business hub to follow in 2018
• Road infrastructure at Faraday Business Park and Solent Airport underway with two roads already completed
• Airport operator awarded a new five-year contract
• New buildings nearing completion
• Plans in place for new hangars
• Increase in visiting aircraft year-on-year.

Leader of Fareham Borough Council, Councillor Sean Woodward said, “This is an exciting time for Fareham. Our vision is for Daedalus to become the Solent’s premier centre of excellence for aviation, aerospace, marine engineering and advanced manufacturing.

“Fareham Innovation Centre achieved 100% occupancy within a year of opening and is filled with innovative, exciting businesses and more than a hundred businessmen and women.”

Improvements planned for later this year include facilities for corporate visitors, fuelling on site, improved aircraft parking and a refreshment concession.

Solent Airport