UK airport plans later flights as part of £200m upgrade

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28 Aug 2026 • 5:58 PM MYT
The Independent
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UK airport plans later flights as part of £200m upgrade

  • Belfast City Airport has proposed a £200m infrastructure update under its Master Plan 2040.
  • The proposal seeks to extend scheduled operating hours by an hour until 10.30pm.
  • Plans include upgraded passenger facilities, additional parking, a potential hotel, and a direct rail link.
  • The expansion aims to accommodate seven million annual passengers and support 23,000 jobs.
  • Chief executive Matthew Hall confirmed the proposals do not include extending the existing runway.

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