Coventry Airport is set to close permanently on Thursday, June 11, after 90 years of service. The site will be redeveloped into a multi-billion pound green energy plant for vehicle battery production and recycling, known as Greenpower Park.
Flights ceased on May 9, and the official last day of operation is this week, according to the Civil Aviation Authority. A CAA spokesperson confirmed that the airport had given formal notice of its permanent closure effective from June 11, 2026.
The site, originally established in 1936 as Baginton Aerodrome, served as RAF Baginton during the Second World War. It later accommodated freight, small aircraft, and occasional commercial flights, including package holidays operated by Hards Travel in the 1980s and Thomsonfly jet services from 2004. No passenger flights have operated since 2008.
The redevelopment is part of the West Midlands Investment Zone, a government initiative to boost manufacturing. The West Midlands Combined Authority predicts the project will create over 30,000 jobs and attract up to £5.5 billion in private investment.
Locals have voiced mixed opinions on the closure, reflecting on the airport's rich history—including a Papal visit by Pope John Paul II in 1982, which drew an estimated 350,000 people—and concerns about the impact on local businesses and the community.
