Edinburgh Airport
Greg Maxwell
09 Feb 2026
TIE SEPEX Ph1
This extension will see 8 gates constructed to address gate capacity. Enabling works for this project are nearing completion, substructure works due to start in Nov 2025.
TIE RNEX Ph1&2
This element of the Terminal Infrastructure Expansion (TIE) programme is a long-term project to address gate capacity, departure lounge space and the retail commercial offer. Detailed design is due to start in Nov 2025.
Major Runway Rehab
The major Runway Rehabilitation project will re-life the runway. A resurfacing exercise will be undertaken in winter 2025-26, the contractor has completed mobilising to site with the establish of two asphalt batching plants.
TIE – NEX Ph1
This element of the Terminal Infrastructure Expansion (TIE) programme is a long-term project to address operational capacity issues across immigration. It will see the amalgamation of both the international arrivals hall into a new single space. Delivery is scheduled to start Apr 2028.
TIE – Airfield Enabling Phase 1
This element of the Terminal Infrastructure Expansion (TIE) programme is a long-term project to address operational capacity issues across the airfield. The 1st phase of this project is now underway on site with the construction of 5 additional stands.
MSCP Structural Rehabilitation
The project will see the structural rehabilitation of the existing MSCP, extending its design life into the 2040’s.
Car Parking Futures Phases 3-5
The project has already commenced on site with the completion of works to enlarge both fast park block parking and the plane parking product. Construction of the last stage will commence in Apr 2026.
Fuel Capacity
The Fuel Capacity project aims to provide the necessary storage capacity and infrastructure within the existing fuel farm to meet the requirements of airline demand and forecast traffic growth. Works have commenced on site and are progressing towards a completion in Mar 2026.
Projects commentary
- In 2024 the final year capital expenditure figure was £52m, an increase of £21m from 2023. A total of 148 separate capital projects where underway in the period.
- In 2025 the number of projects will be 171, the forecast capital expenditure increases by £31m to £93m.
- In 2026 the expected number of projects will be lower at 126, however the capital expenditure is expected to increase further to around £124m
- The team continue to future proof the airport and map out projects to improve the airport longer term but are also heavily involved in solutions to immediate issues when and where they require input.
Edinburgh Airport - Consultative Committee - Chief Executive's Report - 09 Feb 2026
