Planning consent has been granted for Manchester Airport’s 10 year, £1bn transformation programme.
The Manchester Airport Transformation Programme (MAN-TP) is set to provide the 23 million passengers that use the airport every year with facilities that combine a contemporary look and feel with state of the art services.
Brad Miller, Manchester Airport Transformation Programme Director said: “Everyone at Manchester Airport is delighted that a significant piece of our £1bn transformation programme has been given planning consent. This means work can truly begin on the project, which over the next decade will see the airport continue to develop as a global gateway for the UK, directly to and from the North.
“The enhancements the project will make will enable us to further adapt, modernise and transform the customer service experience we are able to offer passengers and airlines. It will also allow Manchester Airport to continue in its role as job creator and economic provider for Greater Manchester and the wider region.”
Manchester Airport is the UK’s third largest; with two runways, the airport has significant capacity for growth and already serves over 70 airlines and in excess of 210 short and long haul destinations.
Manchester Airport is the only UK airport outside of London with direct routes to a host of global destinations including Beijing, Los Angeles, Miami, Hong Kong, Jeddah, Singapore, Atlanta, Washington and Boston.
Key elements of the Transformation Programme will see better connections for passengers as Terminal 2 will become the airport’s primary terminal building; improvement of Terminal 3 will cater for increased demand and an expanding flight schedule. New and enlarged airside transfer facilities will include the direct linkage between Terminals 2 and 3
MAN-TP will adopt a phased approach to implement the improvements, to ensure minimal disruption to airport operations, passengers and airlines. The improvements will be delivered inside the existing footprint of the airport and are consistent with the established guidance provided by the Manchester Airport Master Plan; that growth will be phased, incremental and making best use of the existing terminal campus area.
More information, about the programme, including downloadable images, can be found online at: www.MANTP.co.uk