The UK Government has confirmed its backing for a £30 million investment in reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport, a move expected to bring significant economic benefits to the region. The airport, which originally opened in 2005 before closing in 2022, has long been a focus for local political leaders and business groups, who argue that its reopening will stimulate job creation, enhance regional growth, and boost the local economy.
South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard has championed the effort, claiming that reopening the airport will create 5,000 jobs, contribute £5 billion to the economy, and generate an additional £2 billion in regional benefits by 2050. The airport is central to broader development plans for South Yorkshire, with the local authority and business leaders working together to make the vision a reality.
In support of the project, Doncaster Council has launched a subsidiary, Fly Doncaster, and secured Munich Airport International as a strategic partner to help manage the long-term process of reopening the airport. The government’s investment will be channelled through the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), which will use its devolved funding to support critical infrastructure development.
