Luton Airport will begin a major £18million project next month to resurface its runway, with work set to take place overnight to minimise disruption for passengers and airlines.
The five-month scheme, starting on 3 November, aims to improve the durability and performance of the airport’s single runway while ensuring it continues to meet regulatory safety standards. Runway closures will occur each weeknight between 00:01 and 05:45, with all aircraft movements halted during that window.
Lagan Aviation and Infrastructure, a specialist in large-scale airfield projects, has been appointed to carry out the work as part of Luton’s long-term investment in the airport.
Neil Thompson, chief operations officer at Luton Airport, said: “We recognise that projects of this scale can raise questions or concerns, particularly around noise disturbance and light pollution. While some disruption is unavoidable, every effort will be made to keep this to a minimum and we will closely monitor noise levels throughout the project. Wherever possible, materials will be reused to reduce both waste and the movement of vehicles. We would like to thank local residents for their understanding and cooperation as we complete this essential upgrade.”
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