Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has awarded the contract for Phase 2 of its £100m regeneration project to Farrans Construction, marking a significant step in the airport's transformation.
This project aims to improve passenger experience and boost economic growth in the region.
Phase 1, a 9,500m2 three-story terminal extension, is due to be completed in the summer of 2025. This phase will introduce more seating, faster security, new shops and eateries, a larger baggage reclaim area and immigration hall, and improved access for passengers with restricted mobility.
Phase 2 involves a full refurbishment of the existing terminal and is expected to be completed in the winter of 2026. The work will be delivered in multiple sub-phases to minimize disruption. These upgrades include new staircases, lifts, and escalators to create an open-plan feel that will complement the new terminal extension. Remodelled internal spaces will improve passenger movement, and there will be new security and arrival facilities, as well as shops, bars and restaurants.
According to Leeds Bradford Airport, this regeneration could create 1,500 new direct jobs at LBA and 4,000 new indirect jobs by 2030, contributing £940 million to the local economy.
The project also aims to help LBA decarbonise its operations, by installing all-electric heating, lighting and machinery, including new baggage belts, as outlined in the airport’s 2030 Net Zero Carbon Roadmap. The airport expects that the improvements will encourage airlines to deploy their newest, quietest and most efficient aircraft, thereby reducing the environmental impact of LBA’s operations.
Vincent Hodder, Chief Executive of Leeds Bradford Airport, stated:
“We’re delighted to be working with Farrans on Phase 2 of our LBA: REGEN project. We’ve already created a strong working relationship with the team on Phase 1 and as we transition into Phase 2, we’re excited to be able to take our customers along with us on this journey.”
"It’s also an opportunity to let our customers know that while this important work gets underway, there will be temporary changes to the terminal while we deliver this new and improved customer experience. LBA: REGEN is the first major improvement to our terminal since its opening in 1968 and is long overdue. It’s vitally important to upgrade LBA to the world-class facility Yorkshire deserves”.
Farrans Construction is already on site completing Phase 1 of the project. Cathal Montague, Regional Director at Farrans Construction, said:
“We are pleased to be continuing our strong working relationship with Leeds Bradford Airport as they progress with this important improvement project which will have long term benefits for this region. Our experience in the aviation sector has enabled us to work collaboratively with our client to ensure the airport’s operations have continued without disruption, and we will be putting in place similar plans as we move forwards into Phase 2”.
“Our team is fully invested in the complete delivery of this regeneration project and I am pleased that we will be remaining on site to see the work come to completion at the end of Phase 2. Leeds is an important region for our business, we are all frequent users of LBA and we are looking forward to working together with the airport’s team on the successful delivery of the next stage of the project.”.
This year, the airport is expected to contribute a total of £460 million to the local economy, directly employing 2,100 people and indirectly supporting 4,500 jobs.
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