Birmingham Airport
08 October 2026
Over the next 15 years, the draft Master Plan identifies how the Airport can make best use of its existing runway capacity, alongside significantly enhanced passenger facilities and improving surface access. The plan out for public consultation also looks at how the airport can deliver more for communities living closest to the Airport, as future growth is delivered responsibly and sustainably with proactive community engagement at its core.
The ambitious draft Master Plan sends a clear commitment from the Airport to continue to serve the region and its communities. However, the announcement comes alongside a plea to Government that for this growth to be deliverable, a stable taxation environment is fundamental to incentivise long term shareholder investment and returns. This appeal comes in the wake of English airports facing continued uncertainty around valuations, which have already seen the doubling of a business rates bill at Birmingham Airport.
The first phase of development could start next year, with significant capital investments made in areas including baggage facilities, reconfiguration and additional aircraft stands, improvements into surface access and terminal facilities. As part of the airport’s commitment to positive community engagement, an eight-week public consultation will start where stakeholders can feed into the plans online or via post, or attend any of the 20 events starting on the 16th October...
