Grade II* listed · Liverpool

Former Liverpool Airport Control Tower and Terminal

Former Liverpool Airport Control Tower and Terminal is a Grade II* listed building in Liverpool, first listed on 19 June 1985. It is one of 104 Grade II* entries among 1,528 listed buildings in Liverpool; 72% of Liverpool’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Liverpool Airport Control Tower and Terminal
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1217911
Date first listed	19 June 1985
Local planning authority	Liverpool
Location	53.34761, -2.88068 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1217911

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Former Liverpool Airport Control Tower and Terminal

Name	Grade	Distance
Four Gatepiers at Entrance to Liverpool Speke Airport	II	104 m
Liverpool Airport Hangar No. 2	II*	165 m
Liverpool Airport Hangar 1	II*	173 m
The Former Bryant and May Match Factory	II	471 m
North Lodge to Speke Hall	II	1.1 km
Church of St Michael	II	1.2 km
Bridge Over Moat to North of Speke Hall	II	1.3 km
Speke Hall	I	1.3 km
Bridge Over Moat to East of Speke Hall	II	1.3 km
Outbuilding at Speke Hall	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Liverpool Airport Control Tower and Terminal listed?

Yes. Former Liverpool Airport Control Tower and Terminal is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1217911, first listed on 19 June 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Liverpool Airport Control Tower and Terminal?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Liverpool, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.