SOUTH YORKSHIRE’S MAYOR TO HOST PUBLIC Q&A ON DONCASTER SHEFFIELD AIRPORT

Published 23 September 2025 at 9:03am

South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, is hosting a live Q&A event where residents, businesses and stakeholders can hear more about the journey to reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) and the wider vision for South Yorkshire Airport City. 

The event, titled ‘Cleared for Take-Off: A Q&A on the Future of DSA’, will be held on Friday 26th September between 5 and 7pm at the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from South Yorkshire’s Mayor and about the progress made so far, the challenges ahead, and how the reopening of DSA fits into South Yorkshire’s broader ambitions for economic growth, connectivity, and sustainability. 

The event will be chaired by Dan Fell, Chief Executive of Doncaster Chamber of Commerce.

South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, said: “Reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport isn’t just about restoring flights - it’s about unlocking opportunity. DSA is a vital part of our plan to grow South Yorkshire’s economy, improve our connectivity, and build a region where people can stay near, and go far.

“The Q&A is a chance for people to hear directly about the journey so far, the challenges ahead, and how we’re working to deliver an airport that works for our communities and our region.”

Mayor Coppard and Council Leaders took the historic decision to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport, approving a £160m (£159.52m) funding package that will see commercial flights return to the region, earlier this month. 

The decision was made at a meeting of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Board held on Tuesday 9 September at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. All five board members voted unanimously in favour of the funding, paving the way for the airport’s reopening. 

You can find out more information and register for a free ticket for the Q&A event on the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Eventbrite page.