A UK airport is undergoing a huge £100million development that will improve passenger experience while also benefiting the local area.

The construction work at Leeds Bradford Airport in West Yorkshire has been underway since April, aiming to regenerate the terminal and transform it into a modern travel hub.

The project will give the airport a 9,500 square metre, three-storey extension to its terminal as well as other developments.

Among those are additional aircraft stands, more seating, faster security, new shops and eateries, a larger baggage reclaim area and immigration hall, and improved access for passengers with restricted mobility, the Telegraph and Argus reported in June.

Farrans Construction is overseeing the first phase of the development, which involves the construction of a new facility for UK Border Force.

They will also develop more retail space, a departure lounge, and a baggage collection area.

The project will be completed by 2026.

Dudleys Consulting Engineers has been brought in to advise on structural and civil engineering matters for the project.

Last year, Andy Walker, Managing Director at Dudleys, said: “As a long standing and trusted advisor to Leeds Bradford Airport, we are delighted to see plans move forward for the much-anticipated improvements to the terminal building.

“Having advised across the LBA estate for many years, our historic knowledge of previous plans and experience of the site constraints have proved invaluable in helping LBA and its team to navigate the many challenges for this highly publicised project.”