Leeds Bradford Airport has officially begun construction work on its £100 million terminal development project, known as LBA:REGEN.
The project will deliver a 9,5000 sq. m. three-storey extension to the existing terminal, alongside a 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.
Farrans Construction has been tasked with overseeing the build, which will be delivered in phases. Phase one will include 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 two will include an enlarged central search and check-in areas, alongside larger duty free retail and arrivals areas. Construction of both phases is expected to be complete in 2026.
As well as having the potential to create 1,500 new direct and 4,000 indirect jobs at the airport, LBA:REGEN is expected to contribute a total of £940 million to the local economy. Jobs will include a mix of roles, including entry-level apprenticeships, customer experience officers, duty managers, air traffic engineers and data analysts.
The project will also play a key roe. in the airport’s net-zero carbon roadmap, with the installation of new efficient heating, lighting and machinery, as well as attracting airlines to deploy their newest, quietest and most efficient aircraft at the airport.
