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Leeds Bradford Airport

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Yorkshire's primary international gateway serving Leeds and Bradford.

Opened
1931
Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is the principal commercial airport serving West Yorkshire, located approximately 7 miles northwest of Leeds city centre near Yeadon. It serves millions of passengers annually and connects the region to destinations across Europe, North Africa, and beyond. The airport has a long history dating back to the 1930s and has undergone several expansions and modernisation programmes over the decades. It operates a single terminal and runway, handling both scheduled and charter services for leisure and business travellers. A major redevelopment project, including a new terminal building, has been planned and debated in recent years to significantly increase capacity and improve the passenger experience as demand for air travel from Yorkshire continues to grow.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling all departures and arrivals for both scheduled and charter flights.
Getting to & from
Leeds Bradford Airport is accessible by road via the A658 and A65, with regular bus services connecting to Leeds and Bradford city centres, though it lacks a direct rail link.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at Leeds Bradford include Ryanair, Jet2.com (which has a significant base at the airport), easyJet, and TUI Airways.
Notable facts
  • ›Jet2.com and its package holiday arm Jet2holidays use Leeds Bradford as one of their primary bases.
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 681 feet (208 metres) above sea level, making it one of the higher-altitude commercial airports in England.
  • ›Leeds Bradford has a single runway (14/32) stretching approximately 2,250 metres in length.
  • ›A proposed new terminal development has been a subject of planning discussions to replace the ageing existing facility.
  • ›The airport handled over 4 million passengers per year before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted aviation globally.
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Route map (50 destinations)

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City & Place Guide

Northern powerhouse city blending Victorian grandeur with modern culture.

Leeds is a vibrant city in West Yorkshire that transformed itself from a Victorian wool and textile hub into one of the UK's leading cultural and commercial centres. The city boasts stunning 19th-century arcades, a thriving arts scene, and a reputation for excellent shopping, nightlife, and live music.

The waterfront Calls district and Leeds Dock have revitalised the canal-side areas with restaurants and creative spaces, while the city's universities keep it young and energetic. Leeds is also an excellent base for day trips into the Yorkshire Dales and Harrogate.

  • •Royal Armouries Museum — world-class arms and armour collection, free entry.
  • •Kirkgate Market — one of Europe's largest covered markets, birthplace of Marks & Spencer.
  • •Leeds Art Gallery — impressive collection of Victorian and modern British art.
  • •Roundhay Park — vast green space with gardens, lakes, and tropical world attraction.
  • •Victoria Quarter — stunning Victorian arcades with stained-glass roofs and upscale shops.
  • •Leeds Corn Exchange — magnificent Victorian trading hall now housing independent retailers.

Getting around: Leeds City Station is the busiest rail hub in the north, connecting the city regionally and nationally. First Leeds operates an extensive bus network throughout the city and suburbs. Taxis and private hire vehicles are widely available, and apps like Uber also operate in Leeds. The compact city centre is very walkable, and cycle hire schemes support short journeys.

Best time: Late spring through early summer (May to June) offers the best weather, lighter crowds, and a full calendar of festivals and outdoor events.

Local food: Try a classic Yorkshire pudding wrap from Kirkgate Market, hearty pie and peas, local craft ales from Leeds Brewery, and the city's acclaimed Indian and South Asian restaurant scene along Kirkstall Road.

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Leeds Bradford Airport
Encyclopaedia

Leeds Bradford Airport is located in Yeadon, West Yorkshire, England, about 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Leeds city centre, and about 9 miles (14 km) northeast from Bradford city centre. It serves Leeds and Bradford and the wider Yorkshire region including York, Wakefield and Harrogate, and is the largest airport in Yorkshire. The airport was in public ownership until May 2007, when it was bought by Bridgepoint Capital for £145.5 million. Bridgepoint sold it in 2017 to AMP Capital. In December 2025, Spanish national airport company AENA acquired a majority stake in the airport.

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