Airport expansion to be completed by winter 2026

The expansion of Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is set to be completed in winter 2026 as it prepares to enter the second phase of work. The extension of the existing terminal is expected to be finished by summer 2025. The second phase of the development, which has just been granted permission, is the refurbishment of the current terminal by winter 2026. Vincent Hodder, CE of LBA said it was "the first major improvement to our terminal since its opening in1968 and is long overdue". He added: "It's vitally important to upgrade LBA to the world-class facility Yorkshire deserves." LBA also announced that the contract to complete the upgrade would be awarded to Northern Irish firm Farrans Construction. Cathal Montague, its regional director, said: "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."<br/>