Teesside International Airport has seen another bumper year in terms of route development, passenger numbers, public and private sector investment on its site during 2025.
Here’s how the numbers stack up at the end of 2025…
246,095 – Passengers welcomed through the airport terminal to the end of November, already beating last year’s 228,126 figure and will be the highest number for 16 years.
16 – Years since the last Malaga flight departed Teesside. Ryanair reinstated the route in March, before announcing in May that it would become a twice-weekly year-round flight.
Two – New summer routes secured for 2026, to Antalya in Turkey with Mavi Gok Airlines and to the Channel Island destination of Guernsey.
£12.5million – Investment from Tees Valley Combined Authority to fund taxiways, roads, and further infrastructure on the Airport site.
£16million – Private sector spending unlocked thanks to TVCA’s investment.
Three – New hangars to support the expansion of Willis Aviation Services Ltd’s aircraft maintenance operations, Airbourne Colours’ increased contract book for aircraft painting and defence training provider Draken’s work.
250 – Jobs that are forecast to be helped to be created because of the investments.
250 – Year lease signed with Willis Aviation Services Ltd for 50 acres of airport land, paving the way for another six hangars for the firm, creating hundreds more highly skilled jobs.
One – New business joining us at the Business Park South, award-winning vehicle repairer ABL 1Touch. This is the first tenant for the in-development 270-acre site, which could create up to 4,400 jobs.
Eight – Top thoroughbreds processed by the airport’s flexible cargo facilities to compete in the York Races Ebor Festival 2025
5G – Digital Test Bed now up and running, demonstrating how digitisation can break down barriers to international trade.
Two – Autonomous vehicles arrived at the airport to transport passengers and luggage, in a £1million world’s first deal.
Seven – Years between the closure of the former St Geroge Hotel, and the airport’s agreement with hotel firm Ramside Estates to bring it back to life.
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “There’s no doubt that our investment in the airport has led to huge business growth across the site this year, with current businesses like Willis, Draken and Airbourne Colours expanding and creating new jobs, and the likes of automotive firm ABL 1Touch seeing the potential of our new Business Park South.
“By supporting the brilliant businesses we have on site, the airport can bolster its finances and go further faster in securing flights to destinations our local people are crying out for and – with their huge backing for the airport over the past few years – massively deserve.”
Teesside International Airport Managing Director Phil Forster said: “Each of these agreements demonstrates yet another vote of confidence and Teesside Airport but taken together, they show we’re not only thriving but we’ll be here for years to come.
“We’d never have thought five years ago that Ramside would bring the St George Hotel to life, or that we’d be leading the way in autonomous vehicle trials, hydrogen, and international trade – but here we are. It’s testament to the hard work and faith being put into the airport, and I couldn’t be happier.”
For further information on development opportunities and available property at Teesside Airport, contact commercial agents Colliers or AREA.