LBN
Tony McDonough
17 June 2025
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is seeing rapid growth in new routes and passenger numbers putting transport connectivity back on the agenda with many still asking about the feasibility of a direct rail link.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) is on a rapid upward growth trajectory, putting the issue of future connectivity back on the agenda.
In January LBN revealed that in 2024 the airport broke through the 5m passengers a year barrier for the first time in five years, making it the fastest growing airport in the UK with 21% growth, significantly ahead of its competitor airports.
During the 12-month period LJLA handled 5.08m passengers. This is the highest number since 2011 when it carried 5.3m passengers. It is also the first time it has gone above 5m since 2019 when it handled 5.045m. Its highest ever figure was 5.5m passengers in 2007.
There is little sign of this growth slowing down and with regional transport changes now high on the agenda there is now a window of opportunity to discuss how continued expansion in airlines and passenger traffic can be supported.
More: Analysis: Airport growth puts connectivity on the agenda - Liverpool Business News
