Birmingham Airport releases £2bn master plan to lift capacity to 30 million passengers
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Birmingham Airport has unveiled a £2 billion draft master plan that targets annual passenger traffic of about 30 million and aims to generate £3.6 billion in gross value added for the West Midlands region.
The plan, which could create more than 50 000 jobs – including 3 800 airport‑based positions – over the next 15 years, calls for investment in baggage handling facilities, aircraft stands, terminal infrastructure and surface access, with the first phase potentially starting next year; an eight‑week public consultation begins on 16 October.
Why it matters
The expansion could significantly boost regional employment and economic output linked to the airport’s operations.