The original Norwich Airport site, opened in 1933, was located in Mousehold before being moved to its current location in Horsham St Faith in 1967. During the war the site was used as an RAF base known as the Royal Air Force Station Horsham St Faith, and utilised by United States Army Air Forces. Since its adaptation as a commercial airport, Norwich Airport has been officially renamed Norwich International Airport and is owned in majority by Omniport PLC.
Eight airlines operate from Norwich Airport, with flights to over 20 national and international destinations. Flybe is the airports major internal airline carrier, running flights to a number of UK destinations including Edinburgh, Manchester and Exeter. Regular flights to Aberdeen also operate from Norwich Airport provided by bmi regional and Eastern Airways. Thomas Cook Airlines and Thomson Airways provide flights to international holiday destinations such as Dalaman, Mallorca and Tenerife. The most popular destination from Norwich Airport in 2009 was Amsterdam.
The Norwich Airport site has long heritage, with much activity during wartime as an RAF base before being turned into the current commercial passenger airport. A memorial display celebrating this heritage can be found adjacent to the terminal building. With future development plans underway, Norwich Airport continues to provide a range of flights to the UK and the rest of the world. Airparks offers a superb range of Norwich Airport Parking options, which can be booked online in advance at discounted rates.