New Civil Engineer
Rob Hakimian
11 November 2025
Birmingham Airport has appointed Arup to draw up a new masterplan that will map the its development to 2041, as it prepares for a significant period of investment and expansion.
The masterplan will set out how Birmingham Airport intends to accommodate rising passenger numbers and new airline services while targeting improvements in sustainability, operational efficiency and passenger experience. Airport chiefs say work with stakeholders has already started and a draft will be published for public consultation in summer 2026.
Major planned works include improvements to the airfield, such as partial taxiway reconstruction, new stands, lighting replacement and runway maintenance, described as amounting to about £40M. Baggage handling will be overhauled with a further £40M committed to self-service drop-off, new sortation systems and greater handling capacity. The airport is also planning a series of retail and hospitality upgrades inside the terminal, including new food and beverage outlets and a multi-million-pound refurbishment.
