Leeds Bradford Airport set to launch final draft of 15-year Masterplan

The final draft of the Leeds Bradford Airport Masterplan is now being prepared, after more than 100 responses to the airport’s consultation process were submitted.

The draft of LBA’s Strategic Development Plan (SDP), which was released in March, outlined how the airport could grow and develop over the next 15 years – to an airport carrying 7.1m passengers a year by 2030.

‘Route to 2030,’ Stakeholders were then invited to submit feedback to shape the final ‘Route to 2030,’ Masterplan document.

John Parkin, chief executive at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “I’d like to thank everyone who submitted feedback during our consultation.

“The future of LBA will very much help to shape the region’s growth and economy and so it was imperative we heard views from the general public and all interested stakeholders.

“We are now working towards finalising our Masterplan, which we aim to publish by the end of this year.”

In total, 103 responses to the draft publication were received. During the consultation, a public meeting was held and information stands were arranged across the Leeds City Region.

John added: “We are now going to shape our final Masterplan document, taking into account the responses we have received.

“This will set out the ambitious plans we have for Leeds Bradford Airport, so that we can meet the needs of leisure and business customers wanting to access even more destinations with ease and convenience.

“Leeds Bradford Airport currently offers flights to 75 direct destinations across 23 countries; alongside offering four hub services which connect to over 100 more.

“We are one of the fastest growing regional airports in the UK, with around 3.5m customers flying through Leeds Bradford Airport a year.”