Leeds Bradford Airport £100m Regeneration Programme

[Aviador]

Looks more like an access ramp for wheelchairs etc. to me.

I'm not saying it isn't that but the "ramp" is on the same level as the ground floor arrivals so there shouldn't be a need for a ramp to enable wheelchair access. If you look to the far right side, you can see where one of the door access locations to the terminal is. This is also clearly on ground level.

 

[White Heather]

I'm not saying it isn't that but the "ramp" is on the same level as the ground floor arrivals so there shouldn't be a need for a ramp to enable wheelchair access. If you look to the far right side, you can see where one of the door access locations to the terminal is. this is also clearly on ground level.

There is yes, but there's another entrance at a higher level at the top of the 'ramp' which also appears to have some steps directly in front of it. I would guess that the building plans will provide the answer.

 

[Sputnik1]

Definitely looks like arrivals is higher than apron level. I will say though, that concrete work looks a bit wavy... might just be a staggered incline

 

[pug]

Airside views look OK with the windows but all the landside views look horrible. It looks more like an Amazon/Next warehouse than an airport terminal. Prince (then) Charles once described some modern buildings as carbuncles. This is definitely in carbuncle territory! It's alright saying it's what it does that's important or that most users won't notice the outside. Doesn't matter, you can't miss that eyesore whether using it or just passing by. Could have done so much better LBA.

Airports are transactional. Most U.K. airports outgrow their capacity as soon as it’s added which results in ugly bolt ins being added piecemeal. Last time I flew from LPL I boarded from a glorified porta cabin. Yes it’s not the prettiest building but it’s the functionality that matters and most people who use the airport frequently will notice the extra space and overall more pleasant experience this will bring.

 

[BCFC]

Looks more like an access ramp for wheelchairs etc. to me.

LBA don't do access….back to escalators…I’m nipping out to FAO mid March and I’m really looking forward to seeing how its looking.

 

[White Heather]

LBA don't do access….back to escalators…I’m nipping out to FAO mid March and I’m really looking forward to seeing how its looking.

Well, with any new build, LBA have to follow the rules by law, so the entire thing has to be accessible.

 

[jackLBA]

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Thanks @Sputnik1

Any idea what is going on in this picture at ground level? It looks like a conveyor underneath the windows of the first floor but I though all the baggage arrival systems were going down into the basement?
#LBAREGEN

Not sure if it is too clear from this image, however I agree it does look like some form of conveyor belt.

 

[Sputnik1]

Theres a conveyor belt in that image cause that's where one of the baggage belts will be. The one in my image is definitely just a ramp, you can see the double doors at the top of it

View attachment 32025Not sure if it is too clear from this image, however I agree it does look like some form of conveyor belt.

 

[EX9]

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Thanks @Sputnik1

Any idea what is going on in this picture at ground level? It looks like a conveyor underneath the windows of the first floor but I though all the baggage arrival systems were going down into the basement?
#LBAREGEN

Its a ramp leading into arrivals. The building is not quite level with the apron/airside ramp area.

 

[jackLBA]

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New lounge looks very nice, looks like they are discontinuing the 1432 Runway Clun Lounge. With both lounges announced, I assume LBA will start announcing retailers for their new shops?

 

[SierraHotel]

Obviously a reference to the airfield elevation. Will the White Rose Lounge remain?

 

[Aviador]

Obviously a reference to the airfield elevation. Will the White Rose Lounge remain?

Has it sunk?

Has it sunk?

My bad, Runway 32 662 AMSL, 14 674 AMSL and the 681 AMSL for the airfield overall.

 

[Sputnik1]

The bus shelter is now gone, save for a small portion at Stand 8, and stand 13 connecting to the stand 14 portacabin. Rotting wood fascia is being removed from the cabin, probably for a face-lift (or hopefully more)

Meanwhile at other areas of the airport, a new Staff Gatehouse/vehicle checkpoint is underconstruction, capable of supporting the new scanners. Groundworks well underway at the old Dnata site, and the Viking car park extension worksite always looks busy. Fixed ground power is going live shortly.

This is on top of ongoing runway works, start of the Phase 2 retrofit, utility and drainage lines being laid in the car parks. Seems like everywhere you look there's construction happening. No talk of new stands yet though...

 

[752]

The bus shelter is now gone, save for a small portion at Stand 8, and stand 13 connecting to the stand 14 portacabin. Rotting wood fascia is being removed from the cabin, probably for a face-lift (or hopefully more)

Meanwhile at other areas of the airport, a new Staff Gatehouse/vehicle checkpoint is underconstruction, capable of supporting the new scanners. Groundworks well underway at the old Dnata site, and the Viking car park extension worksite always looks busy. Fixed ground power is going live shortly.

This is on top of ongoing runway works, start of the Phase 2 retrofit, utility and drainage lines being laid in the car parks. Seems like everywhere you look there's construction happening. No talk of new stands yet though...

All sounds positive. Hopefully LBA can get approval from the government for a runway extension, night jet movements and the new terminal plans again since they're so pro aviation at the moment

 

[White Heather]

The bus shelter is now gone, save for a small portion at Stand 8, and stand 13 connecting to the stand 14 portacabin. Rotting wood fascia is being removed from the cabin, probably for a face-lift (or hopefully more)

Meanwhile at other areas of the airport, a new Staff Gatehouse/vehicle checkpoint is underconstruction, capable of supporting the new scanners. Groundworks well underway at the old Dnata site, and the Viking car park extension worksite always looks busy. Fixed ground power is going live shortly.

This is on top of ongoing runway works, start of the Phase 2 retrofit, utility and drainage lines being laid in the car parks. Seems like everywhere you look there's construction happening. No talk of new stands yet though...

I would think the new stands will be constructed when the night time runway repairs are completed for this year. If it were me, I'd be using the same contractor whilst they're on site.

 

[mdobuk21]

Credit to James on another group 2 new stands to be constructed end of April/start of May

 

[Aviador]

The bus shelter is now gone, save for a small portion at Stand 8, and stand 13 connecting to the stand 14 portacabin. Rotting wood fascia is being removed from the cabin, probably for a face-lift (or hopefully more)

Meanwhile at other areas of the airport, a new Staff Gatehouse/vehicle checkpoint is underconstruction, capable of supporting the new scanners. Groundworks well underway at the old Dnata site, and the Viking car park extension worksite always looks busy. Fixed ground power is going live shortly.

This is on top of ongoing runway works, start of the Phase 2 retrofit, utility and drainage lines being laid in the car parks. Seems like everywhere you look there's construction happening. No talk of new stands yet though...

Where is the new gatehouse being located?

 

[B737]

Where is the new gatehouse being located?

Next to the current one. Once it is completed, the old one will be removed and converted to another lane.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Next to the current one. Once it is completed, the old one will be removed and converted to another lane.

What do we mean by 'Gatehouse'?
Im thinking of the gatehouse by the media centre/Airedale house.

 

[EX9]

Its the vehicle entrance exactly where you are thinking of.