Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is colloquially known as Yeadon Airport (LBA). It is one of the busiest airports in the country with passenger traffic of nearly 4 million annually. Jet2.com has made this facility its main hub from where it operates all its key functions. 

Leeds Bradford Airport Quick Guide

The following table is an overview of Leeds Bradford Airport indicated below:

AirportLeeds Bradford Airport
Airport TypePublic
OwnerAMP Capital
OperatorLeeds Bradford Airport Limited
Built In (Year)October 17, 1931
ServesWest Yorkshire
Hubs forJet2.comRyanair
Leeds Bradford Airport CodeLBA
Leeds Bradford Airport TerminalsSingle Terminal
LBA Airport Runway1
LBA Airport Coordinates53°51′58″N 001°39′39″W
Leeds Bradford Airport AddressWhitehouse Ln, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7TU, United Kingdom
Contact Number44 (0)113 250 8355
Official Websiteleedsbradfordairport.co.uk
Elevation681 ft / 208 m

Leeds Bradford Airport Code

Leeds Bradford Airport code is LBA. This airport derives its IATA code from (LBA) the acronym of its name. It is based in the heart of England’s Yeadon town at a height of 208 meters above sea level. 

IATA CODELBA
ICAO CODEEGNM
FAA CODEN/A
WORLD AREA CODE493
COUNTRY CODEGBR
ZIP CODELS19 7TU
IATA METROPOLITAN CODELBA

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) Runway

A single runway services Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA): 

NameLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
14-327,382 ft150 ftConcreteYes

This runway handles 35,641 aircraft operations annually. 

Leeds Bradford Airport Map

The Leeds Bradford Airport location map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.

Leeds Bradford Airport Terminal

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) features a single terminal building that hosts 24 aircraft stands that can handle Boeing 757 aircraft as well. There are two check-in halls. Hall A is used by all airlines except Jet2 while Hall B is used by Jet2 only. 

Nearest Airports to Leeds Bradford Airport

Some of the closest airports to LBA Airport are:

  • Doncaster Sheffield Airport (61km)
  • Manchester Airport (70km)
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport (74km)
  • Blackpool Airport (91km)
  • Humberside Airport (91km)

Airlines Operating from Leeds Bradford Airport

The following airlines operate from Leeds Bradford Airport:

  • Aer Lingus Regional 
  • Aurigny
  • BH Air
  • Eastern Airways
  • Jet2.com
  • KLM
  • Ryanair
  • TUI Airways

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