Leeds-Bradford Airport

Leeds Bradford Airport is a public airport located in Yeadon, West Yorkshire, England, serving the Leeds and Bradford areas. It is the largest airport in Yorkshire and has been in operation since 1931, initially for general aviation and training purposes. The airport was in public ownership until 2007, when it was sold to Bridgepoint Capital and later to AMP Capital. Leeds Bradford Airport has undergone several developments, including the opening of a new runway in 1965, expansion of the terminal in the 1990s, and the removal of operational hour restrictions in 1994. The airport is a base for Jet2.com and operates scheduled flights to European destinations, with nearly 2.9 million passengers passing through in 2007. As of 2022, Leeds Bradford Airport is the 13th busiest airport in the UK, with a CAA Public Use Aerodrome Licence allowing flights for passenger transport and flight training.learn more on wikipedia