Enabling Infrastructure
Gloucestershire Airport South Camp
Gloucestershire Airport
Growth Deal
£550,000
Summary
Gloucestershire Airport (formerly known as Staverton Airport) has an ambitious 10-year growth plan, and to help achieve its numerous aims, GFirst LEP assisted with an expansion project via £550,000 of Growth Deal funding.
What is the Gloucestershire Airport South Camp project?
Situated in the heart of Gloucestershire’s growth zone, mid-way between Cheltenham and Gloucester, and with easy access to both the M5 and A40: Gloucestershire Airport is an economic and transport hub for the county.
The south camp of the airport is a fully functioning aviation hub, but it was identified that further facilities would help boost the performance of the airfield. A number of new hangars, and an access road connecting them to the other provisions at the airport, was put forward and accepted.
The airport is home to more than 180 aircraft, 30 companies, and employs more than 500 people. This new development would provide the potential for growth in all three areas.
Who benefits from this project?
This project will provide additional space for aviation activities at the airport, and further expand the potential for growth. As a large employer and business landlord, growth of the airport provides an economic boost for the whole of Gloucestershire.
What stage is the project currently at?
The project is now complete, with both the access road and hangar construction having completed in 2018.
Why is the project important for Gloucestershire and the local community?
Gloucestershire Airport’s prominence as a business aviation centre for the county continues to grow; the airport now handles around 90,000 aircraft movements each year, many for business purposes.
With Anson Park and Meteor Park on the north of the site, the airport is also a substantial hub for 30 businesses, and 500 employees. The generation and improvement of the airfield, therefore, will provide an economic boost across the whole of Gloucestershire.
What are the final results of the project?
The Gloucestershire Airport South Camp project was completed in 2018, and included:
- 4,000m2 of new hangar space
- 500m of new access road.
Where can I find out more?
Business website
https://www.gloucestershireairport.co.uk