Bristol Airport

Airport in Bristol, England

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Bristol Airport, at Lulsgate Bottom, on the northern slopes of the Mendip Hills, in North Somerset, is an international airport serving the city of Bristol, England, and the surrounding area. It is 7 nautical miles southwest of Bristol city centre. Built on the site of a former RAF airfield, it opened in 1957 as Bristol (Lulsgate) Airport, replacing Bristol (Whitchurch) Airport as Bristol's municipal airport. From 1997 to 2010, it was known as Bristol International Airport. In 1997, a majority shareholding in the airport was sold to FirstGroup, and then in 2001 the airport was sold to a joint venture of Macquarie Bank and others. In September 2014, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan bought out Macquarie to become the sole owner.

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Planes struggle to land and flights cancelled due to stormy winds Planes were left struggling to land at Bristol Airport and several flights from Heathrow were cancelled as stormy weather hit the UK today. Sky News - Published on December 27, 2023
Fire at airport car park destroys vehicles A fire at Bristol Airport's car park has destroyed vehicles and caused delays to flights. Sky News - Published on December 10, 2023
'It looks like a bus stop': Bristol Airport mocked after unveiling new 'multi-faith area' Bristol Airport has been mocked after unveiling a "multi-faith area" that social media users say looks more like a bus shelter. Sky News - Published on November 23, 2023

Bristol Airport apologises for long queues as travellers describe 'absolute carnage' Bristol Airport has apologised after passengers faced "unacceptable" queues caused by a lack of security staff. Sky News - Published on October 21, 2022