pbc today
11 Mar 2026
Newcastle Airport intends to submit a planning application in the near future for a 620,000 sq ft development south of the runway, with provision for an additional cargo hub
The proposed AirLink facility, a 620,000 sq ft development earmarked for land south of the runway, includes provision for a cargo hub which could expand Newcastle Airport’s growing cargo operations and build on the 4,000 tonnes of goods currently imported and exported each year.
Serving as a base for cargo operators, freight forwarders and ground handling agents, AirLink would be the only facility of its kind in the region and could create up to 1,000 direct jobs on the Airport site, with up to a further 900 roles supported through supply chains and business partners...
