FAQs
How do you get to Southampton Airport?
The airport is located at Junction 5 of the M27 and Junction 14 of the M3. Southampton Airport Parkway Railway Station is located just 99 steps from the terminal, making it the closest plane-to-train connection in Europe. London Waterloo is around one hour away by rail.
How many airlines operate from Southampton Airport?
There are currently 15 airlines/tour operators operating at Southampton Airport. View airlines and destinations.
Airlines include:
Aer Arann
Air France
Aurigny
Blue Islands
Eastern Airways
flybe
Skybus
Tour Operators include:
Canterbury Travel
Crystal
Holiday Options
Inghams
Italian Getaways
Just France
Thomson
Thomson Ski
How many routes are there?
There are currently 43 routes direct from Southampton Airport, with around 400 worldwide connections.
How many passengers pass through Southampton Airport annually?
The airport currently welcomes 1.96 million passengers a year.View BAA traffic figures.
What is the size of the airport’s catchment area?
Southampton Airport has a catchment area of over 6 million people living within 90 minutes drive of the airport.
What is the length of the runway?
1,723m long by 37m wide. The largest aircraft to access Southampton Airport is a Boeing 757.
Who is Southampton Airport's ground handling company?
Aviance perform Southampton Airport's ground handling services. The company is the largest UK handling agent.
How old is Southampton Airport?
Southampton Airport originates from 1910, when a local man, Eric Rowland Moon, made and tested his Moonbeam II aircraft on the north Stoneham Farm Meadows. This is the land that is now part of Southampton Airport.
The Spitfire prototype, K5054, took off from Southampton Airport on 5 March 1936, flown by Joseph ‘Mutt’ Summers. The first flight records are on display at Southampton Airport. View Southampton's history.
When was the airport redeveloped?
BAA bought Southampton Airport in 1990. The new passenger terminal was opened by HRH, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York on 9 December 1994. The facilities took 56 weeks to complete at a cost of £27 million for the total site redevelopment. In 2001 BAA spent a further £8 million on re-developing the short-term car park into a multi-storey.
What are your current development plans?
Southampton Airport has redevloped the departure lounge at the cost of £5 million providing greater space and comfort for passengers. We have also recently added an additional two aircraft stands to cater for the airports growth. For further information on the airport’s long-term vision, click here
Has Southampton Airport won any awards?
Yes, Southampton Airport has been awarded many over the years. View our awards
What does the airport do for the community?
Southampton Airport aims to work in partnership with its local communities and takes action wherever practically possible to ensure that it is a good neighbour. Find our more on how we work with the local community.
Do you have night flights?
As a result of the Flying Controls Agreement with Eastleigh Borough Council, Southampton Airport has no scheduled flights after 23:00 at night. Unscheduled aircraft movements are limited to a maximum of 10 per month (maximum of 100 a year) during night hours. Exceptions are allowed for emergency flights and some delayed scheduled aircraft.
Departing or arriving flights are not permitted before 06:00 on weekdays and Saturdays or before 07:30 on Sunday mornings. The first and last flights operate well within the permitted hours of operation.
Does the airport operate any noise initiatives?
For full information about aircraft noise, please click here.
What is the economic value of the airport to the local region?
A 2004 study by the Geodata Institute at Southampton University concluded that the airport contributes £86.5 million per year to the local economy, playing an important role in local competitiveness and the economic development of the region. The airport is a major local employer, with over 1,200 people now working on-site, for one of 30 different companies.
What are the useful contact numbers for Southampton Airport?
General Enquiries – 0870 040 0009
Community Flight Comment Line – 023 8062 7070
Southampton Airport Consultative Committee – 023 8068 8113
(c/o Eastleigh Borough Council)
Work experience
Southampton Airport tries wherever possible to accommodate work experience placements for local students. Due to the level of requests, the airport is only able to offer up to one weeks placement (subject to operational conditions). To apply for a work experience placement, please apply in writing to:
- Katie Bridgland
- HR Co-Ordinator
- Southampton Airport
- Southampton
- SO18 2NL
Or by email to:
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