Scottish Government

Deliver enhanced facilities and improvements in surface transport and other infrastructure at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

NPF2 Paragraph Reference

Contribution to NPF Strategy

• Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.
• Supports sustainable growth in the rural economy.

• Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.
• Strengthens links with the rest of the world.

2009 onwards - Reflect policy objectives of the Air Transport White Paper and airport masterplan in development plans and associated action programmes, regional transport strategy and development management decisions. Consider need for further environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation including design, protection of biodiversity, measures to reduce effects on health, air quality, noise, water, soils, landscape and cultural heritage and long term assessment of carbon impacts. Work with air transport operators to minimise emissions by deploying operational and technological measures.

Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies

Airport Working Group convened, led by Ayrshire Joint Planning Unit.

January 2011 - A draft Surface Access Strategy has been prepared by an airport Working Group responsible for taking forward the enhancements. The group is led by the Ayrshire Joint Planning Unit, who met with the airport owner, Infratil to discuss the proposed Surface Access Strategy. A second meeting is to be arranged to initiate the next steps in the process. Infratil are aiming to produce a finalised airport masterplan by summer 2011.

February 11, 2010 - Announcement of new Ryanair maintenance hangar to open in October 2010.