Airport Name: Leeds Bradford Airport
Airport Code: LBA
Telephone: +44 (0)113 250 9696

Leeds Bradford Airport is located between Leeds and Bradford and easily accessible from several major motorways and public transport services. The airport started as an aerodrome in 1931 and now is a major northern gateway with flights to many UK and European destinations and sees 2 million passengers a year through its doors.

Getting there by Car / Taxi

Leeds Bradford airport is situated between Leeds and Bradford, and is easily accessible from the A1, M1 and the M62. The airport is clearly signposted from all of these major roads. A map of the approach roads to the airport can be found on the official site. You can book taxis in Leeds by contacting City Cabs.

Getting there by Bus / Coach

The 757 bus service runs from Leeds bus and train stations and Otley every half hour during peak times, and hourly the rest of the time. National Express runs coaches into and out of Leeds city centre to a large number of destinations both locally and nationally.

Getting there by Train

The nearest train station to the airport is Leeds City station. Leeds station serves a large number of other places; including London, Manchester and Newcastle; and other smaller locations. Full timetables for these services can be obtained by contacting National Rail. Getting from the station to the airport is easy, just use the 757 bus service mentioned in the bus/coach section.

 

Services

• Bureau de change - 3 Travelex desks located in the airport. Located in check in hall A, international arrivals and baggage reclaim.
  
• Business executive lounge - 1st floor of departure lounge.
  
• Car Hire - Avis, Hertz and Europcar desks close to the international arrivals.
  

Shopping

• W H Smith - two stores, one next to check in hall A and one in the departure lounge.
  
• Alpha retail - selling a variety of tax and duty free goods. Located in departure lounge.
  

Eating

• White Rose food village and Delice de France - serve a range of hot and cold snacks, meals and drinks. Both located in departure lounge.
  
• Yorkshire Hero Pub - Located in departure lounge. Serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks.
  
• O'Briens - Located in arrivals hall. Sells sandwiches, baguettes and hot and cold drinks.
  

Disabled

• Dedicated disabled parking spaces for badge holders.
  
• Disabled toilets on all floors of the building
  
• Wheelchairs and ramps available on request.
  
• Ambulift available to assist with boarding the aircraft.
  
• Hearing induction loop available from the information desk.
  

Children

• Unsupervised child's play area located in the international departure lounge.
  
• Gamegrid (amusement arcade) on the first floor of the building and in the departure lounge.

 

There are two airport parking options at Leeds-Bradford airport, both short stay and long stay. Choose from:

• Airport Garage Services (min stay 3 days)
  
• Sentinel Security (min stay 3 days)
  

Short Stay

The short stay car park is located directly in front of the terminal building. It is ideal for dropping off and picking up passengers.

• Price: £1.40 for up to half an hour.
  

Long Stay

The long stay car park is situated close to the terminal building, there is a minimum stay of three days.

• Prices start at £5 per day.
  

You can book long stay parking on the day but it is highly recommended that you book well in advance to ensure availability.

• Started as an aerodrome in 1931.
  
• Had expanded by 1935 and scheduled flights began to Newcastle, Blackpool, Edinburgh and the Isle of Man.
  
• In 1939, scheduled flights were stopped and the airport developed so that it could be used as a test ground for new military aeroplanes during the war.
  
• Civil flights recommenced in 1947.
  
• By 1955, several more European destinations had been added to the airport's scheduled flights.
  
• A new runway was opened in 1965, but in the same year the terminal building was destroyed in a fire.
  
• The new terminal was opened in 1968, and in 1976 the first package holiday flight left Leeds Bradford.
  
• Improvements to the runway and terminal facilities were begun in 1982, with the hope of turning the airport into a category B regional airport. This work was completed in 1985.
  
• The airport was made a company in 1987, with shares distributed between the West Yorkshire metropolitan councils.
  
• Time restrictions were relaxed in 1994, meaning that the airport could operate flights throughout the night as well as during daytime hours.