Funding of over £150m has been approved to support the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
The investment of nearly £160m has been confirmed following a meeting yesterday, during which the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) ‘unanimously’ backed the funding decision.
South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard, said: ‘The plan we have backed today is about more than holiday flights or passenger numbers, it’s a long-term commitment to drive jobs, growth and opportunities in sustainable aviation, advanced manufacturing, freight, and even the defence sector, here in South Yorkshire.’
According to City of Doncaster Council, Mayor Ros Jones has ‘welcomed’ the move, emphasizing that the airport ‘will be the jewel in the crown’ of the region’s economy.
The SYMCA added that by winter 2027, some cargo and passenger flights could begin, with ‘significant passenger operations’ expected to resume by summer 2028.
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