UK Government Invests £30M to Reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport

The UK government has announced a £30 million investment plan to support the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA), aiming to create a sustainable aviation hub in South Yorkshire. This initiative, backed by South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard, is projected to generate 5,000 jobs and boost the local economy by £5 billion, with additional benefits estimated at £2 billion by 2050. A working group has been established to collaborate with Doncaster Council and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to help unlock the airport's potential. Despite the airport's closure in 2022, regional leaders have consistently advocated for its reopening as a key part of economic development. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner emphasized the importance of regional growth and the government's commitment to supporting local leaders in their initiatives. The council has formed a subsidiary called Fly Doncaster and partnered with Munich Airport International to facilitate the airport's reopening.