Leeds Bradford: General Airport Discussion & Updates

[White Heather]

LBA is still likely to be one of the first airports to complete this work. Unfortunately the delays being encountered are entirely the doing of the supplier and government .

 

[Snackbar]

So it seems Stuart Andrew isn’t standing in the new Leeds NW constituency- the Tory candidate is Andrew Huggins who doesn't come from the area, but it would seem is destined for high things in the Tory party. From an airport perspective the good news is Mr Huggins is a commercial pilot currently flying for Ryanair out of Stansted! I guess with the current state of the parties it’s a long shot him getting elected this time but let’s hope he stays around as it would be nice to have some political support for the airport for a change! https://www.andrewhuggins.org.uk/about-andrew-huggins

 

[White Heather]

So it seems Stuart Andrew isn’t standing in the new Leeds NW constituency- the Tory candidate is Andrew Huggins who doesn't come from the area, but it would seem is destined for high things in the Tory party. From an airport perspective the good news is Mr Huggins is a commercial pilot currently flying for Ryanair out of Stansted! I guess with the current state of the parties it’s a long shot him getting elected this time but let’s hope he stays around as it would be nice to have some political support for the airport for a change! https://www.andrewhuggins.org.uk/about-andrew-huggins

I sincerely hope he wins then. The Labour candidate has already shown she's opposed to LBA, and is frankly, someone who I really can't stand. Not my area though so I'll be stuck with her anti airport buddy, Alex Sobel.

 

[Sputnik1]

A new round of taxiway repairs have started on Alpha, with some decent progress made overnight. Around a dozen 12ft squares dug up

 

[CM.]

A new round of taxiway repairs have started on Alpha, with some decent progress made overnight. Around a dozen 12ft squares dug up

Alpha Should be opening in April now aswell.

 

[RaabBam]

Has the airport's operational boundary changed? The red line boundary on LCC's planning portal extends beyond West Carlton and includes places like Calfhole Wood.

 

[jason1-11]

After 09:20 and before 19:15 tomorrow, the only departure destination available from LBA is AMS x 3. I've never seen that before.

 

[Finger66]

Shhhhhhhhh. Don’t tell those in SY! That is quite depressing though

 

[Snackbar]

LBA is still likely to be one of the first airports to complete this work. Unfortunately the delays being encountered are entirely the doing of the supplier and government .

Flew out of LBA last weekend and I have to say the guys on security were first class. Despite it being extremely busy they had it well under control and were working extremely hard to ensure everything ran smoothly. Managed drop off to airside Starbucks in 20 minute!

 

[EX9]

Has the airport's operational boundary changed? The red line boundary on LCC's planning portal extends beyond West Carlton and includes places like Calfhole Wood.

Can you provide a link to the document you are referring to?

 

[RaabBam]

Can you provide a link to the document you are referring to?

Yep.

Hopefully, everyone can see that attachment. The red line boundary extends approximately 1.8km beyond the end of 14.

Edit: I have also taken a partial screenshot.

 

[Aviador]

I seem to recall that land was earmarked for growing trees under the old terminal plans as part of the application.

 

[RaabBam]

I seem to recall that land was earmarked for growing trees under the old terminal plans as part of the application.

Could be right, but that is a massive area just for tree planting. I cannot find the site location plan for ref. 20/02559/FU (brand new terminal 2020 application), but I can find the attached red line boundary from the Design and Access Statement - which is noticeably different. Note that it does include some land to the west of 14.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Perhaps runway extension and demolition of the chevin!!! In my dreams.

 

[jason1-11]

Not sure if there was some doubt about the operational status of the airbridges, but can confirm the one linked to 7 had a Jet2 737 attached this morning. Photo via my sister who is heading to GVA btw

 

[Aviador]

I think @White Heather mentioned the airport was to refurbish both airbridges.

 

[EX9]

The airbridge on Stand 8 remains unserviceable.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

The airbridge on Stand 8 remains unserviceable.

I think what was said is that one will be refurbished and the other will be replaced.

 

[White Heather]

Leeds Bradford trade executive highlights ‘massive’ role of agents | Travel Weekly

Nathan Stephenson occupies airport position paused in pandemic

travelweekly.co.uk

An interesting article relating to LBAs relationship with travel agencies and how the information they provide is fed into the Commercial and Aviation Development teams at LBA.

 

[EX9]

LBA has received its new Fire 4 appliance.

The photo is from an open FB group whilst on test at Leeds East.

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EDIT: The forum is automatically changing the link and breaking it for some reason.