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Airport of the Year
Airport of the Year
Airport of the Year
Submission Criteria
Previous Winner
A submission in this category should demonstrate
Improvement in overall performance or provision of facilities over the past 12 months.
KPIs and customer satisfaction results.
Evidence of accessibility provision and/or improvements.
Evidence of carbon reduction strategies and results.
Success of surface access transport initiatives.
Evidence of skills, training and apprenticeships.
Submission Criteria
Previous Winner
A submission in this category should demonstrate
Improvement in overall performance or provision of facilities over the past 12 months.
KPIs and customer satisfaction results.
Evidence of accessibility provision and/or improvements.
Evidence of carbon reduction strategies and results.
Success of surface access transport initiatives.
Evidence of skills, training and apprenticeships.
Submission Criteria
Previous Winner
A submission in this category should demonstrate
Improvement in overall performance or provision of facilities over the past 12 months.
KPIs and customer satisfaction results.
Evidence of accessibility provision and/or improvements.
Evidence of carbon reduction strategies and results.
Success of surface access transport initiatives.
Evidence of skills, training and apprenticeships.
Aberdeen International Airport
The supplied submission under Aberdeen International Airport describes its Charity Management Group, led by Lee McCann, rather than the airport’s overall operational performance. The group brings together frontline colleagues and partners to run fundraising, volunteering and wellbeing initiatives. Its work includes the ABZ Propeller Fund, which awarded £30,000 to local projects in 2025. The submission reports more than £250,000 raised since 2022, including £65,000 through the Midnight Runway Run in 2025. A separate Airport of the Year entry would be needed for a broader airport summary.
Aberdeen International Airport
The supplied submission under Aberdeen International Airport describes its Charity Management Group, led by Lee McCann, rather than the airport’s overall operational performance. The group brings together frontline colleagues and partners to run fundraising, volunteering and wellbeing initiatives. Its work includes the ABZ Propeller Fund, which awarded £30,000 to local projects in 2025. The submission reports more than £250,000 raised since 2022, including £65,000 through the Midnight Runway Run in 2025. A separate Airport of the Year entry would be needed for a broader airport summary.
Aberdeen International Airport
The supplied submission under Aberdeen International Airport describes its Charity Management Group, led by Lee McCann, rather than the airport’s overall operational performance. The group brings together frontline colleagues and partners to run fundraising, volunteering and wellbeing initiatives. Its work includes the ABZ Propeller Fund, which awarded £30,000 to local projects in 2025. The submission reports more than £250,000 raised since 2022, including £65,000 through the Midnight Runway Run in 2025. A separate Airport of the Year entry would be needed for a broader airport summary.
Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport is the South West’s gateway to the world, providing essential connectivity for business, tourism and communities. Bristol Airport’s new Public Transport Interchange (PTI) is a transformational investment that places sustainable travel at the centre of the passenger experience. As one of the region’s now largest bus and coach interchanges, the £60 million facility provides a modern, integrated gateway for Bristol Airport’s passengers. Located on the top level of a new multi-storey facility including 2,000 space car park, the interchange has expanded capacity from five bus and coach bays to 16 dedicated stands, supporting over 250 public transport movements each day, in addition to the Airport’s internal shuttle buses to access on-site parking and car rental facilities.
Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport is the South West’s gateway to the world, providing essential connectivity for business, tourism and communities. Bristol Airport’s new Public Transport Interchange (PTI) is a transformational investment that places sustainable travel at the centre of the passenger experience. As one of the region’s now largest bus and coach interchanges, the £60 million facility provides a modern, integrated gateway for Bristol Airport’s passengers. Located on the top level of a new multi-storey facility including 2,000 space car park, the interchange has expanded capacity from five bus and coach bays to 16 dedicated stands, supporting over 250 public transport movements each day, in addition to the Airport’s internal shuttle buses to access on-site parking and car rental facilities.
Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport is the South West’s gateway to the world, providing essential connectivity for business, tourism and communities. Bristol Airport’s new Public Transport Interchange (PTI) is a transformational investment that places sustainable travel at the centre of the passenger experience. As one of the region’s now largest bus and coach interchanges, the £60 million facility provides a modern, integrated gateway for Bristol Airport’s passengers. Located on the top level of a new multi-storey facility including 2,000 space car park, the interchange has expanded capacity from five bus and coach bays to 16 dedicated stands, supporting over 250 public transport movements each day, in addition to the Airport’s internal shuttle buses to access on-site parking and car rental facilities.
East Midlands Airport
East Midlands Airport serves around four million passengers a year and handles more than 400,000 tonnes of cargo. Its express air cargo operation remains the busiest in the UK. A £120m investment programme has improved the terminal and airfield, including security screening, departures facilities and customer services. The airport reports that 97% of customers rate their experience good to excellent, while 90.4% of departures in its busiest early wave leave on time. It also retained the CAA’s highest assisted travel rating for a sixth consecutive year.
East Midlands Airport
East Midlands Airport serves around four million passengers a year and handles more than 400,000 tonnes of cargo. Its express air cargo operation remains the busiest in the UK. A £120m investment programme has improved the terminal and airfield, including security screening, departures facilities and customer services. The airport reports that 97% of customers rate their experience good to excellent, while 90.4% of departures in its busiest early wave leave on time. It also retained the CAA’s highest assisted travel rating for a sixth consecutive year.
East Midlands Airport
East Midlands Airport serves around four million passengers a year and handles more than 400,000 tonnes of cargo. Its express air cargo operation remains the busiest in the UK. A £120m investment programme has improved the terminal and airfield, including security screening, departures facilities and customer services. The airport reports that 97% of customers rate their experience good to excellent, while 90.4% of departures in its busiest early wave leave on time. It also retained the CAA’s highest assisted travel rating for a sixth consecutive year.
Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport handled 16.98 million passengers in 2025, a Scottish record and an increase of 7.5% on 2024. Passenger numbers were 15.1% above 2019, making it the only Scottish airport to have exceeded its pre-pandemic total. The airport connects Scotland with major destinations across the UK, Europe, the United States, the Middle East and the Far East. Its submission describes continued investment in facilities and operational efficiency as it accommodates growth.
Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport handled 16.98 million passengers in 2025, a Scottish record and an increase of 7.5% on 2024. Passenger numbers were 15.1% above 2019, making it the only Scottish airport to have exceeded its pre-pandemic total. The airport connects Scotland with major destinations across the UK, Europe, the United States, the Middle East and the Far East. Its submission describes continued investment in facilities and operational efficiency as it accommodates growth.
Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport handled 16.98 million passengers in 2025, a Scottish record and an increase of 7.5% on 2024. Passenger numbers were 15.1% above 2019, making it the only Scottish airport to have exceeded its pre-pandemic total. The airport connects Scotland with major destinations across the UK, Europe, the United States, the Middle East and the Far East. Its submission describes continued investment in facilities and operational efficiency as it accommodates growth.
Glasgow Airport
Glasgow Airport is Scotland’s principal international gateway, serving over 8 million passengers annually. Over the past 12 months, Glasgow Airport has had a fantastic 2025/2026 driven by investment, connectivity growth, operational delivery and customer-focused improvements. A landmark £350 million transformation programme was announced following AviAlliance’s acquisition of AGS Airports, supported by Blackstone investment. This programme will modernise the terminal, enhance airfield infrastructure and improve energy efficiency, positioning Glasgow for long-term sustainable growth. Glasgow Airport has delivered strong, measurable performance across growth and connectivity, over the past 12 months.
Glasgow Airport
Glasgow Airport is Scotland’s principal international gateway, serving over 8 million passengers annually. Over the past 12 months, Glasgow Airport has had a fantastic 2025/2026 driven by investment, connectivity growth, operational delivery and customer-focused improvements. A landmark £350 million transformation programme was announced following AviAlliance’s acquisition of AGS Airports, supported by Blackstone investment. This programme will modernise the terminal, enhance airfield infrastructure and improve energy efficiency, positioning Glasgow for long-term sustainable growth. Glasgow Airport has delivered strong, measurable performance across growth and connectivity, over the past 12 months.
Glasgow Airport
Glasgow Airport is Scotland’s principal international gateway, serving over 8 million passengers annually. Over the past 12 months, Glasgow Airport has had a fantastic 2025/2026 driven by investment, connectivity growth, operational delivery and customer-focused improvements. A landmark £350 million transformation programme was announced following AviAlliance’s acquisition of AGS Airports, supported by Blackstone investment. This programme will modernise the terminal, enhance airfield infrastructure and improve energy efficiency, positioning Glasgow for long-term sustainable growth. Glasgow Airport has delivered strong, measurable performance across growth and connectivity, over the past 12 months.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is the award winning Faster, Easier, Friendlier Airport of choice for passengers from across the North West and North Wales. Growing passenger numbers whilst maintaining a best in class experience were priorities at the start of 2025. By the end of the year the airport had broken all previous passenger records with all time high positive customer feedback. Growth from new destinations and more based aircraft meant Liverpool became the fastest growing large UK airport in 2025 whilst maintaining the highest standards of customer service and further investment in passenger facilities. 2025 was a milestone record breaking year.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is the award winning Faster, Easier, Friendlier Airport of choice for passengers from across the North West and North Wales. Growing passenger numbers whilst maintaining a best in class experience were priorities at the start of 2025. By the end of the year the airport had broken all previous passenger records with all time high positive customer feedback. Growth from new destinations and more based aircraft meant Liverpool became the fastest growing large UK airport in 2025 whilst maintaining the highest standards of customer service and further investment in passenger facilities. 2025 was a milestone record breaking year.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is the award winning Faster, Easier, Friendlier Airport of choice for passengers from across the North West and North Wales. Growing passenger numbers whilst maintaining a best in class experience were priorities at the start of 2025. By the end of the year the airport had broken all previous passenger records with all time high positive customer feedback. Growth from new destinations and more based aircraft meant Liverpool became the fastest growing large UK airport in 2025 whilst maintaining the highest standards of customer service and further investment in passenger facilities. 2025 was a milestone record breaking year.
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport is one of the UK’s largest international gateways, connecting the North of England to more than 200 destinations worldwide. Manchester Airport has delivered the most ambitious transformation in its 88-year history: a £1.3bn programme that doubled the size of Terminal 2, modernised road and airfield infrastructure, introduced state-of-the-art technology and consolidated more than 50 airlines into a single, modern terminal environment. Delivered in phases within one of the UK’s most complex live operational environments, the programme maintained safe and efficient operations for 32 million annual passengers. The expanded terminal now provides faster, more predictable journeys, improved passenger and colleague experience, and stronger regional connectivity. The transformed Terminal 2 (T2) has delivered a major step-change in operational performance, passenger experience and airport capacity.
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport is one of the UK’s largest international gateways, connecting the North of England to more than 200 destinations worldwide. Manchester Airport has delivered the most ambitious transformation in its 88-year history: a £1.3bn programme that doubled the size of Terminal 2, modernised road and airfield infrastructure, introduced state-of-the-art technology and consolidated more than 50 airlines into a single, modern terminal environment. Delivered in phases within one of the UK’s most complex live operational environments, the programme maintained safe and efficient operations for 32 million annual passengers. The expanded terminal now provides faster, more predictable journeys, improved passenger and colleague experience, and stronger regional connectivity. The transformed Terminal 2 (T2) has delivered a major step-change in operational performance, passenger experience and airport capacity.
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport is one of the UK’s largest international gateways, connecting the North of England to more than 200 destinations worldwide. Manchester Airport has delivered the most ambitious transformation in its 88-year history: a £1.3bn programme that doubled the size of Terminal 2, modernised road and airfield infrastructure, introduced state-of-the-art technology and consolidated more than 50 airlines into a single, modern terminal environment. Delivered in phases within one of the UK’s most complex live operational environments, the programme maintained safe and efficient operations for 32 million annual passengers. The expanded terminal now provides faster, more predictable journeys, improved passenger and colleague experience, and stronger regional connectivity. The transformed Terminal 2 (T2) has delivered a major step-change in operational performance, passenger experience and airport capacity.
Southampton Airport
Southampton Airport (SOU) is a high-performing UK regional gateway delivering vital domestic and European connectivity. Over the past 12 months, SOU has delivered a step-change in performance—combining operational excellence, innovation and a strong sense of place. As the birthplace of the Supermarine Spitfire, the airport has embraced its heritage as a defining asset. In 2026, it marked the aircraft’s 90th anniversary with a permanent dual plaque installation, recognising both the site’s global aviation significance and the contribution of the local workforce. Nearly 900,000 passengers handled annually, demonstrating strong recovery and growth trajectory Connectivity & growth.
Southampton Airport
Southampton Airport (SOU) is a high-performing UK regional gateway delivering vital domestic and European connectivity. Over the past 12 months, SOU has delivered a step-change in performance—combining operational excellence, innovation and a strong sense of place. As the birthplace of the Supermarine Spitfire, the airport has embraced its heritage as a defining asset. In 2026, it marked the aircraft’s 90th anniversary with a permanent dual plaque installation, recognising both the site’s global aviation significance and the contribution of the local workforce. Nearly 900,000 passengers handled annually, demonstrating strong recovery and growth trajectory Connectivity & growth.
Southampton Airport
Southampton Airport (SOU) is a high-performing UK regional gateway delivering vital domestic and European connectivity. Over the past 12 months, SOU has delivered a step-change in performance—combining operational excellence, innovation and a strong sense of place. As the birthplace of the Supermarine Spitfire, the airport has embraced its heritage as a defining asset. In 2026, it marked the aircraft’s 90th anniversary with a permanent dual plaque installation, recognising both the site’s global aviation significance and the contribution of the local workforce. Nearly 900,000 passengers handled annually, demonstrating strong recovery and growth trajectory Connectivity & growth.
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