History And Directions For Doncaster Airport
Doncaster Airport is the UK’s newest purpose built international airport and within just six years of opening is already handling over 850,000 passengers every year, covering short, mid and long haul destinations.
Doncaster Airport first opened as an RAF base, RAF Finningley in 1941, being a command base for bombers during the Second World War and the Cold War. The airport was closed in 1996 as a military base but was reopened in April 2005 as a commercial airport, with continued expansion forecast for the future. The airports official name; Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield, lends itself to the popular character associated with this part of the country, the idea being the name would raise a lot of attention and be a fantastic marketing opportunity.
Doncaster Airport is located approximately 6 miles south east of the city centre and 18 miles from Sheffield. Located close to the M18 there is no direct link but the airport is also close to the M1, M62 and A1M There is a bus stop directly outside the airport terminal and the Airlink Service 91 will take you to and from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange Stand A1, via the town centre. Travel by train into Doncaster then catch the Airlink Service 91 out to the airport.
Contact Doncaster Airport:
- Telephone: +44 (0) 871 220 2210
- Airport Address: Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield, First Avenue, Doncaster, DN9 3RH
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