Industry Support Reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport
10th February 2025
Panattoni, has announced that its support of the UK Government’s reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport in spring 2026 and the exciting tie up with Munich Airport International GmbH (MAI) as part of the £1.7bn South Yorkshire Airport City initiative to boost the region’s logistics and supply chain infrastructure.
This ambitious project aims to transform the region into a premier logistics and commercial hub, leveraging the airport’s strategic location and extensive connectivity. By integrating high-quality industrial developments with world-class airport operations, South Yorkshire Airport City will attract major national and international businesses, stimulate job creation, and enhance the UK’s trade links. The investment will strengthen Doncaster’s position as a critical node in the UK’s supply chain network, fostering economic resilience and sustainable regional development.
Property developers such as Panattoni are continuing to speculatively develop large-scale projects across the UK to meet demand for industrial and logistics facilities. Panattoni Park Central A1[M], the largest single speculative build currently under construction in the UK, will further supplement industrial growth across the Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire regions.
Dan Burn, Head of Development in the Northwest and Yorkshire at Panattoni, said: “The reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport will provide significant opportunities for businesses across Yorkshire and the wider region to expand their operations and access global markets.
“Our nearby developments at Panattoni Doncaster 420 and Panattoni Park Central A1[1] demonstrate our commitment to the region. With excellent transport links, both sites are nationally significant in driving economic growth, and redefining logistics and industrial operations in the region.”
Ros Jones, Mayor of Doncaster, said: “Reopening our airport is my number one priority and today’s announcement is an important day for Doncaster having reached another significant milestone. “This major announcement that I am making today enables us to press ahead with the necessary airport mobilisation activity to see the airport – which I proudly call the people’s airport – to reopen in Spring 2026.”