AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT

The Airport is embarking on a major redevelopment programme which is split into two distinct phases.

Phase One starts in 2007 and is aimed for completion in 2009. This significant programme includes a new control tower, dedicated railway station, hotel, car park and improved terminal building. Recently you may have noticed work has started for a new onsite car park. The car park will provide approximately 220 spaces and will have appropriate perimeter security and CCTV. Work should be completed by March next year, in order for work to commence on the airport hotel in Spring 2008.

Phase Two involves the building of an entirely new, resited terminal building and a runway extension. The latter, whilst modest in size, would allow the Airport to accommodate the new generation of medium capacity, high-efficiency jets being adopted by regional airlines operating scheduled flights and shorter range holiday charters. This development phase is at the advanced planning stage with permissions and approvals sought to enable work to commence in 2009 for completion by 2011 – coincident with the London Olympics.