New public transport interchange
with upgraded facilities
Our Next Steps
Following the publication of our Master Plan 2040, we’re now taking the next steps in turning our vision into a reality.
Following the publication of our Master Plan 2040, we’re now taking the next steps in turning our vision into a reality.
We have submitted Proposal of Application Notices (PANs) to Belfast City Council and Ards and North Down Borough Council, setting out our draft proposals for a potential £200 million private investment.
This includes:
with upgraded facilities
to the terminal, delivering world-class passenger facilities
to improve airfield operations
including a hotel
to accommodate a future pedestrian link to a potential rail halt
and parking facilities
to accommodate more cleaner, quieter, new-generation aircraft
As part of our draft proposals, we will be seeking amendments to our Planning Agreement, which governs our airport operations. These will be considered by the Department for Infrastructure.
To unlock the benefits associated with our Master Plan, we are proposing an extension to operating hours. This is critical to help meet forecast growth in demand for air travel.
The proposed extended operating hours:
We will also be seeking an increase in annual traffic movements from 48,000 to 61,000, which would be accommodated within the airport’s existing noise controls.
These amendments are critical to enable us to meet the forecast increase in demand for air travel and unlock the associated benefits, including increased connectivity to the UK and Europe. They are also essential to support the investment needed to deliver the infrastructure required for our long-term growth.
Our Master Plan is an opportunity to show how we can build on our rich history while setting out a clear blueprint for how we can continue to meet increasing passenger demand over the next 15 years.