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Leeds-Bradford breaks ground on terminal rebuild

photo_camera CEO Vincent Hodder celebrating ground breaking of lbaregen-with Farrans construction and LBA apprentices

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has marked the start of construction work on its new terminal regeneration with a ground breaking ceremony.

The privately funded £100m development will transform LBA’s existing terminal building into a modern facility that enhances passenger experience and supporting the region’s economic growth.

A plan to build an entirely new terminal was abandoned in 2022 due to planning delays. However, permission had previously been granted to extend the existing terminal, so this was the strategy that was ultimately put in place.

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The plan is to build a 9,500 square metre, three-storey extension to the existing terminal, alongside a significant refurbishment of the current facilities. Passengers will benefit from the creation of additional aircraft stands, more seating, faster security, new shops and eateries, a larger baggage reclaim area and immigration hall, and improved access for passengers with restricted mobility.

Work is underway on the terminal extension, with Farrans Construction delivering Phase 1 of the project. This phase includes the construction of a new UK Border Force immigration facility and international baggage reclaim hall, as well as expanded retail and international departure lounge facilities. Phase 2 will include an enlarged central search and check-in areas, alongside larger duty free.

To celebrate ground breaking, Leeds Bradford Airport CEO Vincent Hodder was joined by Darren McIvor, Project Manager for Farrans Construction, Charles Johnson, Head of Planning Development at LBA, and current LBA apprentices Helen Rhodes and Rio Master.

Completion of construction work is expected to be completed in 2026.

Vincent Hodder, CEO of Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “This ground breaking is a significant moment in LBA’s history, representing the culmination of thousands of hours of planning, consultation and design. As one of Yorkshire’s most significant infrastructure projects, we and our passengers are immensely excited to see it develop in the coming months. Once complete, this project will deliver the airport that our passengers, airlines and region need and deserve.”

 

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