Doncaster Sheffield Airport could reopen following Mayor Oliver Coppard’s announcement to support funding proposals. The move is seen as a key step in securing the airport’s future and enhancing economic activity across South Yorkshire.
Local business groups highlight the potential for the airport to strengthen regional industries, including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and aviation, and to attract investment. The project requires unanimous backing from all four South Yorkshire councils to signal a cohesive regional approach to Government, investors, and airlines.
The announcement follows discussions last week, when the Mayor indicated support in principle but had not committed funding. The decision provides businesses and stakeholders with greater clarity on the airport’s prospects and the wider economic opportunities linked to its reopening.
