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Birmingham Airport outlines £2bn master plan to nearly double capacity to 30 million passengers by 2041

Birmingham Airport’s draft 2026–2041 master plan proposes £2 billion of investment to raise annual capacity to about 30 million passengers. The expansion would add terminal and aircraft-stand capacity, support more long-haul links and air freight, and contribute to job creation across the West Midlands.

Discovered 2026-10-08T08:15:42.087191-07:00 | 2026-10-08T08:15:42.087191-07:00

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The 15-year plan would nearly double Birmingham’s capacity, setting out a major infrastructure expansion with implications for airport operations and regional connectivity.
Proposed terminal and stand additions, alongside ambitions for more long-haul services and air freight, indicate the airport’s intended role in passenger and cargo markets.
The plan also cites job creation across the West Midlands, tying airport growth to the region’s economic development.

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