PT World
Anthony James
28 August 2025
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) in the UK is celebrating a significant milestone, having welcomed over three million passengers so far in 2025 – the earliest point in the calendar year the airport has ever reached this figure.
August is also set to break records, with more than 530,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport by the end of the month. This marks the busiest single month in LBA’s history and reflects the airport’s growing popularity as the region’s international gateway.
These milestones come as LBA delivers a £100m (US$135m) investment in a transformative terminal extension, including 83% more seating, uninterrupted runway views and a streamlined arrivals experience with faster baggage reclaim and enhanced passport control. Work on Phase 2 of the project has begun, focusing on refurbishing the existing terminal to improve the passenger experience and modernize existing terminal infrastructure. The regeneration project has been designed to enhance every stage of the passenger journey and futureproof the airport for continued growth.
Leeds Bradford Airport reports strong passenger growth - Passenger Terminal Today
