Airport improvements

Landside

Bus lane: In response to feedback we have made some minor alterations to the bus lane that was installed late last year. These changes have been made to make the traffic flow a little easier at the approach to the junction with Dyce Drive.

Car rental building: We are still working with the car rental companies on the design of a new, dedicated car rental facility that will improve the levels of comfort and service for passengers by providing a new, shared building that is easily accessible by the fully covered walkway. The design is well under way and once we have full agreement with the car rental companies we will go to the market with a competitive tender to get the best value.

Commercial training classrooms: Work is now complete on the construction of new classrooms for the Commercial Training Department. The new classrooms improve the environment for all the trainees using and also let us grow our business.

Terminal

International arrivals: As part of our on going programme of developments in this area we have agreed with the United Kingdom Border Force to replace the existing passenger check desks with the latest design. This will update the area and also let UK Border Force install their new technology on the desks.

Baggage system: The £500,000 project to upgrade the departures baggage system with a new x-ray machine and conveyor system is now complete.

Airside

Runway extension: Work is now complete on our £10 million project to extend the main runway to the North by 124 metres. The surrounding land has been re-profiled and all the navigation equipment and approach lights relocated. The project was completed 8 months ahead of schedule and on budget.

Airport Master Plan

Aberdeen Airport has published a draft 2012 Master Plan, setting out plans to develop the airport up to 2040. The public consultation phase is now underway, and the results will be published in full later this year. We encourage everyone to take part in the consultation.