Leeds Bradford International Airport
- Organisation Type:
- Airport
- IATA:
- LBA
- Website:
- http://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk
- Telephone:
- +44 (0) 7793 709188
- Country:
- United Kingdom
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Facts (Overview)
Leeds Bradford (LBA) is the international gateway airport for Yorkshire, the largest region in the UK.
Yorkshire has a population of 5.6m (10% of UK's population) which is larger than the population of Scotland or Norway.
LBA offers 72 destinations across 22 countries serving Leeds and Bradford, two of the fastest growing cities in the UK and Europe.
17 new international routes have been introduced at LBA in 2010/11 and a further 5 already announced for 2012.
LBA was the fastest growing UK airport in 2010/11 with growth in excess of 10%.
The 3 millionth passenger will fly from LBA in early 2012.
In 2012 an £11m terminal investment will deliver a contemporary look and feel departure lounge (increased in size by 65%), enlarged security zone (increased in size by 40% and delivering upto 6 channels), a new covered walkway to aircraft stands, enlarged boarding gate zones, a wider choice of retail, food and bar alongside an extended duty free store, providing LBA with ‘best in class' regional airport facilities.
Figures
- Number of Terminals:
- 1
- Urban population:
- 2.9m Leeds City Region
- Total Catchment Population:
- 5.6m Yorkshire
- Number of Runways:
- 1
- Length of main runway (m):
- 2250M
- Operational Opening Hours:
- 24 Hours
- Ownership:
- Bridgepoint
- Number of Direct Destinations:
- 72
- List of Top 5 airlines:
- Jet2.com, Ryanair, Flybe, Bmi, easyJet
- Passenger Numbers (mppa):
- 2.95m
- Cargo Tonnes (p.a.):
- Number of Serving Airlines:
- 10
- Aircraft Parking Stands:
- 22 Accommodating up to B777
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Contacts
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Tony Hallwood
Commercial and Aviation Development Director
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Events
Race off To Le Mans From Leeds Bradford Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and the region’s top race and road car manufacturer, Ginetta, joined forces this week to promote Yorkshire’s links with Le Mans and its world famous race track.
Ginetta produces their famous cars in a state-of-the-art factory at Garforth, Leeds. Ginetta’s boss Lawrence Tomlinson started racing in the Le Mans 24 hour race in 2004, competing and winning the Le Mans 24 hour GT2 class in a Panoz in 2006.
The Classic Le Mans 24 hours will take place on the 11 to 12th June this year, with direct access on Ryanair’s twice weekly flights from LBA to Nantes in the North West of France.
Lawrence Tomlinson, Chairman of LNT Group, said, “The Le Mans 24 hour race is one of the biggest events on the motorsport calendar so it’s fantastic that Ryanair have scheduled direct flights from Leeds Bradford to Nantes. If the sport becomes more accessible as a result of Ryanair’s new service, and more British fans are able attend, then this step forward is a very positive move.”
Tony Hallwood, Commercial Director at Leeds Bradford Airport, said, “As Yorkshire’s Gateway airport we are delighted to offer an easy route to the world renowned racing event at Le Mans. Visitors can be at the track experiencing the excitement and soak in the adrenalin of the event in just under 45 minutes from Nantes Airport."
Le Mans is perhaps best known for its two racetracks but for non racing enthusiasts the town itself offers a perfect weekend break with cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and Renaissance houses.
To book a flight visit www.ryanair.com. Fares start from £20.99 one way (including taxes) for travel in July/Aug 11.
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Notes to the Editor:
2011 Le Mans – 24 hours for everyone
11 & 12 June Classic Le Mans 24 hours
2 & 3 July LM Story
21- 22 August 24 hour cycling race
24-25 September Le Mans Motor cycles
8 & 9 October Le Mans 24 hours Lorry Race
For further press information please contact:
LBA Press office on 07500 225 423
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