Kent International Airport
Kent International Airport (KIA) is an important and growing regional airport contributing to easing congestion at other South East airports and promoting new and exciting opportunities for growth in the sub-regional economy.
Dedicated air cargo services have successfully operated for some years from Manston to a range of transatlantic and intercontinental destinations. Kent International is the seventh largest freight airport in the country in terms of volumes and is one of the fast growing in the country.
Kent International Airport is ideally located for road access to London and beyond. Owner Infratil Airports Europe Ltd, is improving its excellent facilities:
- Full freight handling capacity
- Runway can handle all types of aircraft
- No slot or gate restrictions
- 3,200 m² full freight handling facility
- 700 m² Border Inspection Post, one of the best in the UK
- Less flight time and fuel burn off for Asia and Africa than airports further north
- KIA able to offer unconstrained space for expansion
- Very quick turnarounds - 90 minutes on a full 747F and 180 minutes for a full off and on load.
"Kent International Airport's owners Infratil Airports Europe Limited are working to strengthen the airport's passenger and freight business and the excellent facilities - capable of handling all aircraft types, 50,000 tonnes of freight a year and 700,000 passengers a year - mean the facility has a bright future."
Neil Richardson, Infratil Airports Europe Limited.
