LBA Master Plan - Vision to 2030

[BCFC]

Just read on google that Doncaster is going to open again with flights by tui

Early liquid lunch Tony?

 

[leedslad]

How did Mr Stokes get a quote from the nimby group so quickly is what I wonder...

 

[Snackbar]

How did Mr Stokes get a quote from the nimby group so quickly is what I wonder...

Has them on speed dial!

 

[lbaspotter]

The Masterplan Vision to 2030 has now been published on the airports website just now.

Vision 2030 | Leeds Bradford Airport

Leeds Bradford Airport’s Vision 2030 strategy outlines £200M in private investment to expand terminals, add aircraft stands, improve international connectivity, create up to 5,500 jobs, and deliver net-zero carbon operations, supporting economic growth across Yorkshire.

www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk

https://www.leedsbradfordairport.co...MeRgjftU6ORYKuUUI4_aem_6ZaxjVp0bWcox0W4hhrSfg

A Short video from the CEO is posted here Vimeo which can be viewed here; https://vimeo.com/996566607?

The full detailed report for vision to 2030 can be downloaded here using the following link.
https://lbavision2030.exhibition.app/

Got to go to work now, but sure somebody else will be able to cut and paste some on the details onto here.

 

[752]

Very interesting update and exciting.

Some bits I have picked out:

2030 now 200 Mill instead of 100 Mill.
LBA now owned by InfraBridge not AMP?
Replacement 2030 terminal building still in the same place as the original new one.
Increase of freight through AC bellys instead of cargo flights.

Shame to not see any expansion of any hangers on site.

Also to add a on site hotel is fantastic and much needed. In comparison to other airport I always thought LBA's choice/offering was slim.

 

[White Heather]

How did Mr Stokes get a quote from the nimby group so quickly is what I wonder...

Insider knowledge perhaps!

 

[LBA787]

He’s probably a member of that luddite cult!

 

[HX3]

Has Tracy been through conversion therapy? Referencing significant private investment whilst somehow managing to position herself off the fence. Clearly the new government mantra of growth has been communicated to her, it would be interested to see what Rachel Reeves would say now. The airport pack is great, I did pick up they reference a parallel runway, rather than taxiway on page 30- imagine a 2nd runway for those who shall not be named lol, but overall the pack is informative and very comprehensive- great news.

 

[Aviador]

Very interesting update and exciting.

Some bits I have picked out:

2030 now 200 Mill instead of 100 Mill.
LBA now owned by InfraBridge not AMP?
Replacement 2030 terminal building still in the same place as the original new one.
Increase of freight through AC bellys instead of cargo flights.

Shame to not see any expansion of any hangers on site.

Also to add a on site hotel is fantastic and much needed. In comparison to other airport I always thought LBA's choice/offering was slim.

There is a mention of additional hangerage. Also one I nearly choked on was ( but I'm sure it is actually a wording typo) is the mention of, and I quote "additional taxiways and parallel runway". What is clear is a new future terminal is larger than the previously planned one.


Beyond 2030.

 

[White Heather]

There is a mention of additional hangerage. Also one I nearly choked on was ( but I'm sure it is actually a wording typo) is the mention of, and I quote "additional taxiways and parallel runway". What is clear is a new future terminal is larger than the previously planned one.

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Beyond 2030.

Just imagine! TWO runways both pointing the wrong direction!

Definite typo of course. The plan shows a parallel taxiway. If it's a runway it's very short!!

 

[lbaspotter]

There is a mention of additional hangerage. Also one I nearly choked on was ( but I'm sure it is actually a wording typo) is the mention of, and I quote "additional taxiways and parallel runway". What is clear is a new future terminal is larger than the previously planned one.

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Beyond 2030.

Before we all get way too excited. Let’s get to 2030 and the vision that’s currently works in progress.

 

[leedslad]

Anyone surprised they just keep expanding the distant surface parking served by bus rather than going for a multi level short/mid stay?.. not only is that higher margin (no bus/higher price) but there's less competition...

 

[White Heather]

Anyone surprised they just keep expanding the distant surface parking served by bus rather than going for a multi level short/mid stay?.. not only is that higher margin (no bus/higher price) but there's less competition...

I guess construction cost is a factor, especially given the need for future multi storey car parks to be built to take greater weights due to the considerable extra weight of electric vehicles. Perhaps too what happened at Luton with the fire will make them think twice about multi storey.

 

[quik123]

I can't get excited about much of this. I've seen many 'visions' or 'masterplans' in the last 2 decades I've been involved with LBA, none of them have come to full fruition. They are, after all, just aspirational plans. Of interest to me is the mention of an upgrade to the primary radar system. The current system is about 30 years old so much has changed in that time. LBA has never had a surface movement radar and now it's possible to get combined SMR and Primary radar, circa 3 million quid so not huge in the great scheme of things. The challenge is where to put it! As for the solar farm. I doubt the CAA would ever approve such a thing so close to a CAT 3 runway system. Like I said, aspirations, or in other words, just dreams!

 

[White Heather]

I can't get excited about much of this. I've seen many 'visions' or 'masterplans' in the last 2 decades I've been involved with LBA, none of them have come to full fruition. They are, after all, just aspirational plans. Of interest to me is the mention of an upgrade to the primary radar system. The current system is about 30 years old so much has changed in that time. LBA has never had a surface movement radar and now it's possible to get combined SMR and Primary radar, circa 3 million quid so not huge in the great scheme of things. The challenge is where to put it! As for the solar farm. I doubt the CAA would ever approve such a thing so close to a CAT 3 runway system. Like I said, aspirations, or in other words, just dreams!

Well the terminal extension was just dreams then when it appeared in the last master plan. Now, it's being built. Some dreams come true.

The difference now is we have owners who know how to develop an airport and are prepared to do what's necessary, Including taking on the Council and NIMBYs. They appear to be up for a battle whereas the previous owners promised a lot and delivered very little.

 

[LBA4EVER]

I can't get excited about much of this. I've seen many 'visions' or 'masterplans' in the last 2 decades I've been involved with LBA, none of them have come to full fruition. They are, after all, just aspirational plans. Of interest to me is the mention of an upgrade to the primary radar system. The current system is about 30 years old so much has changed in that time. LBA has never had a surface movement radar and now it's possible to get combined SMR and Primary radar, circa 3 million quid so not huge in the great scheme of things. The challenge is where to put it! As for the solar farm. I doubt the CAA would ever approve such a thing so close to a CAT 3 runway system. Like I said, aspirations, or in other words, just dreams!

Id say LBA is currently in an exciting period of change for the better with 3 major projects underway (extension, reconfigure and apron expansion) this is certainly the most exciting period since the runway extension, so for once something at our airport is actually happening, the 2 year program of development will hopefully then spur on future expansion.

 

[Snackbar]

I can't get excited about much of this. I've seen many 'visions' or 'masterplans' in the last 2 decades I've been involved with LBA, none of them have come to full fruition. They are, after all, just aspirational plans. Of interest to me is the mention of an upgrade to the primary radar system. The current system is about 30 years old so much has changed in that time. LBA has never had a surface movement radar and now it's possible to get combined SMR and Primary radar, circa 3 million quid so not huge in the great scheme of things. The challenge is where to put it! As for the solar farm. I doubt the CAA would ever approve such a thing so close to a CAT 3 runway system. Like I said, aspirations, or in other words, just dreams!

There is however a key difference, the majority of this plan only covers the next 6 years. The two key deliverables - the arrivals extension and the revamp of the current terminal are either in development or budgeted for and about to go out to tender.
The runway work is really housekeeping to bring it up to scratch and the field farm development is required as airlines increasingly move to SAF.

 

[Aviador]

It should not be forgotten the original reason the government said airports should release masterplans was so airports couldn't supprise local communities about expansion. I think what has been laid out by LBA this time is basically what is achievable at LBA. Achievable doesn't mean it will all happen though.

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

There is a mention of additional hangerage. Also one I nearly choked on was ( but I'm sure it is actually a wording typo) is the mention of, and I quote "additional taxiways and parallel runway". What is clear is a new future terminal is larger than the previously planned one.

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Beyond 2030.

That will never happen in a million years.

You've got an anti aviation government with a bunch of spineless anti aviation Leeds based MP's and an anti aviation West Yorkshire mayor. And then a lot of moronic councillors.

 

[Aviador]

That will never happen in a million years.

You've got an anti aviation government with a bunch of spineless anti aviation Leeds based MP's and an anti aviation West Yorkshire mayor. And then a lot of moronic councillors.

I don't believe it will all happen, at least not for a long time. However, any government wanting tax revenue will have no choice to permit many developments.