Overview

• SYMCA members voted unanimously to commit £159.52m–£160m to the City of Doncaster Council to relaunch Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
• Updated timelines target freight operations from summer 2026 and passenger bookings from late 2026 for flights toward the end of 2027, accelerating earlier 2028 expectations.
• Local scrutiny committees will review the plan before cabinet consideration and a full council vote in November 2025, and commercial flying requires CAA permission.
• The business case prioritises freight to drive revenue, with a goal to quadruple throughput and provide relief to national cargo congestion as part of the Gateway East vision.
• Doncaster Council says preparatory work includes airspace redesign with the CAA, restoring radar and air traffic control, recruiting senior managers, and working with Munich Airport International as a strategic partner.