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Doncaster Sheffield Airport - Progress towards re-opening |
Doncaster Sheffield Airport has passed stages one and two of its Airspace Change Process (ACP) marking a key regulatory milestone ahead of the airport’s re-opening.
Successful completion of the ACP will give the airport control over its own airspace, allowing more autonomy over flight movements and giving further reassurance to airlines and freight operators hoping to fly into and out of Doncaster.
The airport will now progress to stage three of the process, which will include a more in-depth public consultation on airspace plans, scheduled to take place during the summer.
The ACP is a crucial part of plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport, with the currently timeline working towards a positive decision in Spring 2027. While limited operations can continue without controlled airspace, the successful ACP would result in a major step forward for the airport, as it continues talks with airlines and freight operators.
In early May, the Airport revealed ongoing discussions with an unnamed freight integrator business, which has plans to handle up to 80,000 tonnes of cargo through the site. It has also been revealed that discussions have been underway with multiple airlines, who are interested in flying to and from the airport, and basing aircraft at the facility.
As part of feedback during stages one and two, the team behind the project were able to incorporate stakeholder suggestions, further reducing the amount of controlled airspace required as part of the ACP, which is a key requirement from the CAA.
Disabled people to take to the skies from Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Up to 50 people with disabilities will get the chance to soar the skies of South Yorkshire thanks to a partnership between Doncaster Sheffield Airport and Aerobility - a charity making aviation more accessible.
Later this month, Aerobility will operate two adapted light aircraft over four days from Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The charity, which transforms lives by enabling people with disabilities to experience the magic of flight, will be offering people the chance to go up in the aircraft for short flights around the skies of South Yorkshire.
Between 26-29 May, disabled people will be able to apply for introductory flights in the charity’s specially adapted light aircraft as part of a joint ambition for both the airport and Aerobility, to empower disabled individuals to challenges their limits, conquer fears and learn more about aviation.
Anybody wishing to apply for an introductory flight experience between the 26th and 29th of May can visit this link to complete an application form:
www.aerobility.com/doncaster-2026
Keep up to date with progress at Doncaster Sheffield Airport here.