Master plan unveiled for Liverpool Airport

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) has set out its vision of future developments and continued expansion of its business through to 2030 and to 2050 as it launches its updated airport master plan as part of a four-week public consultation starting this week with an open evening and a series of exhibitions.

The airport has ambitious plans to serve more destinations including long-haul, with forecasts indicating the potential to grow passenger numbers from 4.8m passengers a year in 2016 to 7.8m by 2030, and to 11m by 2050.

These increases will require investment in a proposed expansion of the terminal building, additional car parking, passenger facilities including hotels, retail, food and drink services, and a potential extension of the runway. The airport expansion is expected to run parallel with ambitious plan for the opening up of Liverpool as a cruise port. 

The master plan also considers the environmental effects of the proposals and includes measures to ensure adverse impacts are identified and wherever possible mitigated. Despite the increased activity, the overall impact of noise on surrounding areas is expected to be reduced as improvements in aircraft technology result in quieter aircraft and more focused flight paths.

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