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Luton Airport unveils blueprint for the future
Luton Airport has launched its blueprint for the future with a new terminal and replacement runway planned in time for the London Olympics in 2012.
The draft development, set to cost £1.5 billion, will triple Luton’s capacity from nine million to 30 mililon passengers per year by 2030.
Plans will be submitted early in 2006 for the extension of the existing terminal and building of additional aircraft stands and multi-storey car park with a scheduled completion date of the end of 2007.
A second plan – of “national importance” according to an airport statement – will then be submitted late 2006 or early 2007 to build a full length replacement runway, new South Terminal, additional stands and a new fire station and control tower. This work has been scheduled for completion and in operation by 2012.
The plans follow a Government White Paper which earmarked Luton Airport for expansion.
Luton Airport managing director Kathryn James said: “We are delighted that the government recognised hte importance of London Luton Airport in delivering future capacity in the South East and the pivotal role the airport will play in delivering economic regeneration.
“We will build in a timely manner only when absolutely necessary. We will not develop years in advance of actual need. We will continue to strive for operational efficiencies to better use our existing facilities in common with our low cost principles.”
Report by Steve Jones
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