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Ingliston, Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport)·Under wayAviation

Edinburgh Airport Expansion Programme

  • StageSouth East Pier Expansion contract (about £65m) awarded to Balfour Beatty May 2025; part of the airport's largest investment programme
  • ValueMore than £500m over the next five years (airport investment programme); about £65m terminal expansion contract
  • Next milestoneTerminal expansion with eight additional departure gates expected to complete in summer 2027
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Balfour Beatty →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Terminal expansion with eight additional departure gates expected to complete in summer 20272 November 2026 · previously: Terminal expansion with eight new departure gates completes in summer 2027
  • Stage: South East Pier Expansion contract (about £65m) awarded to Balfour Beatty May 2025; part of the airport's largest investment programme2 November 2026 · previously: In construction
  • Value: More than £500m over the next five years (airport investment programme); about £65m terminal expansion contract2 November 2026 · previously: More than £500m over five years (airport capital programme); c.£65m terminal expansion contract
  • Next milestone: Terminal expansion with eight new departure gates completes in summer 202729 September 2026 · previously: Delivery of further terminal expansion phases
  • Value: More than £500m over five years (airport capital programme); c.£65m terminal expansion contract29 September 2026 · previously: Up to ~£150m per year (multi-year)
  • Stage: In construction29 September 2026 · previously: needs retirement / re-scope
  • Status: Under way29 September 2026 · previously: At tender

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