1. Southampton Airport
Dave Lees, MD Southampton Airport

2. Growing Air Connectivity
One of 3 key ports in the Solent region
2.1m passengers used Southampton Airport in 2017
Growing network of European and connecting worldwide traffic
950 jobs employed on site with economic contribution of £160m p.a

3. Future Opportunity Capture existing demand from inner catchment area
Reduce need for road journeys to London Airports for short haul flights
2-3 million additional passenger journeys p.a.
Growth in employment to 1,500 jobs
Growth to enable £400m economic contribution p.a.
Improved air connectivity for business & inbound tourism

4. Surface Access Challenges
Road Connectivity
Road Connectivity M3/ A34
East - West M27 Smart
Rail East – West connection
Improved journey times
Improved resilience
Journey of choice using Solent Metro

5. Southampton Airport Improving Air Connectivity for the future
success of our region