Newcastle International Airport plans extension of long stay car park

The airport wants to build 1,748 parking bays in an area of grassland north of the terminal building and next to the existing car park.

Users of the car park would have access to the terminal via footpaths or a free bus service.

The land was previously arable farmland, but has not been used for this purpose in more than five years and has already been designated for airport use.

According to the airport’s statement in support of the plans, the extension will “significantly support Newcastle International Airport’s ambitious growth objectives.”

The airport projects that due to growing passenger numbers, its current parking capacity could be exceeded during the busiest periods as early as summer 2025.

According to the submitted planning statements, use of pick up and drop off facilities is falling while use of long stay parking has gone up.

Meanwhile, Newcastle International has announced that AEGEAN, the Greek flagship airline, has returned to the airport for its second summer season.

Passengers can travel now between the airport and the city of Athens on the direct service every Wednesday and Sunday until October 23, 2024.

Leon McQuaid, director of aviation development at Newcastle International Airport, said: “AEGEAN is one of our newest airline partners and we are delighted that – following strong bookings last year – the airline has returned for its second summer season operating from the airport.”