Airport applies to expand terminal buildings

An airport has applied to expand its terminal buildings to deal with increased passenger numbers.

Bournemouth Airport submitted the plans, which include improvements to car parking, baggage handling facilities, as well as taxi and bus drop-off areas, to BCP Council.

In January the airport said it expected to see more than one million passengers in 2024.

Ryanair based a second aircraft at the site in 2023 and TUI also plans to add a second plane in 2024, with an extra 60,000 seats available.

Andrew Bell, chief executive of airport owner RCA, said: "This is a major investment in the future of Bournemouth Airport, supporting hundreds of jobs and cementing Bournemouth’s position as the flagship airport for the region.

“These new facilities will not only accommodate growing demand but also significantly enhance the travel experience for all our passengers.

"We are proud to be spearheading this important project, which underscores our commitment to the local economy and community."

The airport's renovation work will also see multiple buildings demolished at the site, which the airport said were "approaching the end of useful life".

The Jets Building and Adjacent Buildings, as well as the MT Building are set to come down between August and September.

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