96.3 Radio Aire is the main Independent Local Radio station broadcasting in Leeds. It is situated on Kirkstall Road/Burley Road next to Yorkshire Television’s TV Studios. It was bought by EMAP in 1995 and is part of the their Big City Network of stations.
The transmitter is based in Morley, close to the A653 and junction 28 of the M62. This also broadcasts Magic 828 on Radio Aire’s pre-July 1990 MW frequency. The 96.3 FM signal is only audible around Leeds, or close to the M62.
Former employees
James Whale
Chris Moyles – his first try at broadcasting.
Martin Kelner
Mark Mardell
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Do you remember a DJ Dave Silver who was working at your station in the 70s i belive his show was on a late Saturday night I hve been living in the USA& Italy for many years, and would love to know what happend to him, he was a very good friend of mine for many years Thanks for your help
Listening to Radio Aire today approx 4pm I was horrified to hear the presenter asking people to shread the England flag he had been told that buring the flag was deemed as treason and he could face jail, is it not as bad to ‘shread’ the flag. This from an English man is dreadful there are fanatics in other countries that would love to destroy our emblem. All this destruction is because England lost the football match against Germany. Maybe he should play the game himself if he is so much better, I suggest that this presenter go and find a witch to burn and then he may feel better.