About Us
We are Fly Doncaster Ltd, a newly formed operating company set up to mobilise, reopen and manage the running of Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Established by the City of Doncaster Council, we are committed to establishing a top-class regional airport and maximising its potential to bring economic growth to the region.
The Airport
Doncaster Sheffield operated as a commercial airport between 2005 and 2022. Today this means the site already boasts an established terminal, several hangars and top-class facilities. Having this infrastructure in place, alongside an excellent proximity to transport links, makes it the ideal location for both passenger and commercial flights.
12 May 26
Airport passes crucial CAA hurdle
Stages one and two mapped feedback from key stakeholders, such as other airports and airspace users, which helped to define down projected flight paths for the airport when it becomes operational.
Successful completion of the ACP will give the airport control over its own airspace, allowing more autonomy over flight movements and giving further reassurance to airlines and freight operators hoping to fly into and out of Doncaster.
The airport will now progress to stage three of the process, which will include a more in-depth public consultation on airspace plans, scheduled to take place during the summer.
Christian Foster, Director of Airport Operator FlyDoncaster Ltd said: “We are undertaking an expedited process alongside our highly experienced team and our specialist consultants, so that we can realise the benefits of a reopened Doncaster Sheffield Airport as soon as possible and start delivering a positive impact for the local economy. Passing this point is a major milestone, and I’m very grateful to our team for the significant amount of work that has got us to this stage as well as our aviation consultants Trax International who have been pivotal to this success. I’d also like to pay tribute to the many supportive stakeholders who have fed back on our plans and helped us to refine our requirements for the ACP.”
“We now look forward to taking these plans out to wider consultation this summer, which will include a number of drop-in events, the opportunity to feed back online and a range of other avenues allowing stakeholders and individuals to have their say.”
The ACP is a crucial part of plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport, with the currently timeline working towards a positive decision in Spring 2027. While limited operations can continue without controlled airspace, the successful ACP would result in a major step forward for the airport, as it continues talks with airlines and freight operators.
In early May, the Airport revealed ongoing discussions with an unnamed freight integrator business, which has plans to handle up to 80,000 tonnes of cargo through the site. It has also been revealed that discussions have been underway with multiple airlines, who are interested in flying to and from the airport, and basing aircraft at the facility.
As part of feedback during stages one and two, the team behind the project were able to incorporate stakeholder suggestions, further reducing the amount of controlled airspace required as part of the ACP, which is a key requirement from the CAA.
