Coventry Airport set to close as UK approves major redevelopment into green industrial hub
Coventry Airport in the West Midlands is set to shut down permanently, bringing an end to decades of aviation activity at the site as it transitions into a major industrial development zone.
The airport’s final operations were completed ahead of its scheduled closure on 11 June 2026, marking the end of its role as a regional aviation facility that once supported commercial flights to destinations across Europe before services ended in 2008.
Historically, the airport has played multiple roles, including serving as a Royal Air Force base during the Second World War. In later years, it mainly handled private charters and emergency medical flights, including operations for the Air Ambulance Service.
The closure is linked to the planned Green Power Park project, a large-scale redevelopment initiative approved in 2022 and now moving into its next phase. The project is part of the UK’s broader West Midlands Investment Zone strategy, aimed at boosting manufacturing, green technology, and automotive innovation.
Developers say the site is expected to attract billions in investment and create tens of thousands of jobs, with facilities planned for battery production, technology parks, offices, and commercial spaces.
However, the decision has drawn mixed reactions, with some residents and aviation supporters expressing disappointment over the loss of the airport and its historical significance.
Despite the closure, the Air Ambulance Service has confirmed that its operations will not be disrupted. The organisation says it is working on relocating to a new base to ensure continued emergency response coverage in the region.
Authorities say the redevelopment represents a major economic opportunity for the region, even as it brings an end to Coventry Airport’s long aviation legacy.
