Leeds Bradford Airport Celebrates Record-Breaking Milestone Following Major Investment in Passenger Experience

Today, Wednesday 27^th August, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is celebrating a significant milestone, having welcomed over three million passengers so far in 2025 – the earliest point in the calendar year the airport has ever reached this figure.

August is also set to break records, with more than 530,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport by the end of the month. This marks the busiest single month in LBA’s history and reflects the airport’s growing popularity as the region’s international gateway.

These milestones come as LBA delivers a £100 million investment in a transformative terminal extension, including 83% more seating, uninterrupted runway views, and a streamlined arrivals experience with faster baggage reclaim and enhanced passport control. Work on Phase 2 of the project has begun, focusing on refurbishing the existing terminal to further improve passenger experience and modernise existing terminal infrastructure. The regeneration project has been designed to enhance every stage of the passenger journey and futureproof the airport for continued growth.

Vincent Hodder, CEO of Leeds Bradford Airport, said:
“To be breaking records at a time when we are investing so heavily in transforming our terminal is a real testament to the dedication of our people and the support of our passengers. Running a live construction site while continuing to deliver record passenger numbers is no small feat, and I’m incredibly proud of the way our teams have gone above and beyond. I’d also like to thank our customers for their patience as we work to create something Yorkshire can be proud of — a modern airport ready for the future.”

Declan Maguire, Aviation Director at Leeds Bradford Airport, said:

“Reaching the three-million-passenger milestone at this stage in the year is a major achievement for LBA, and the earliest this has ever been reached in the airports history. This growth has been made possible by our airline partners, who continue to add capacity and expand choice for Yorkshire.”

“I’d also like to thank our passengers. Every decision to fly from Leeds Bradford strengthens the case for airlines to grow further. Together, we’re building the network and the gateway Yorkshire deserves, giving people more reasons to fly local rather than face the difficult journey across the Pennines.”

For further information and updates on the expansion project, please visit www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk.