Prior to D-Day aircraft imported from the USA (through Avonmouth docks) were assembled at Fliton Aerodrome. It was also one of the main D-Day causality stations, from where the wounded were evacuated to Frenchay Hospital, Bristol. 9th Service Command was based here.

Post-war, Filton's very long and wide runway (built to accommodate the Bristol Brabazon) enabled it to evolve into Bristol's airport. The last Concorde flight landed here, where the aircraft had been assembled. Filton closed to large aircraft in 2011 and became disused in 2012.



Filton is located in the northern outskirts of Bristol on the west side of the Gloucester Road.