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Manchester Airport, Ringway·Under wayAviation

Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Transformation Programme (MANTP)

  • StageOperational; Terminal 2 transformation delivered and Terminal 1 fully closed (two-terminal airport, March 2026)
  • Value£1.3bn
  • Next milestoneNo further programme milestones; Terminal 3 expansion into space vacated by Terminal 1 is under way
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Manchester Airport (MAG media centre) →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: No further programme milestones; Terminal 3 expansion into space vacated by Terminal 1 is under way2 November 2026 · previously: No further programme milestones; Terminal 3 expansion into former Terminal 1 space follows as a separate scheme
  • Stage: Operational; Terminal 2 transformation delivered and Terminal 1 fully closed (two-terminal airport, March 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: Operational (programme complete; Terminal 1 closed March 2026)
  • Next milestone: No further programme milestones; Terminal 3 expansion into former Terminal 1 space follows as a separate scheme24 September 2026 · previously: Completion of original T2 retrofit and Pier 2
  • Stage: Operational (programme complete; Terminal 1 closed March 2026)24 September 2026 · previously: Under construction (final phase)

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