Introduction and History - Southampton Eastleigh
Airport provides access to twenty two destinations and over two hundred long
haul destinations including Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Manchester and Paris. The
airport was opened in 1994 with a brand new terminal building costing over
thirty million pounds. The site is located close to the M27 motorway and is
owned by BAA. In 1914 at the site there was a flying display of loops and
stunts. Before World War One the Government permitted flights to Plymouth and
London around 1918. In 1932 Southampton Municipal airport was established by
the Southampton Corporation. In 1936 the prototype of the famous Spitfire took
off from the airport. Following WW2 a normal air service resumed to the
Channel Islands following the airports use during WW2. By 1965 a concrete
runway was built, following the airports sale from the Southampton
Corporation. In 1984 BAA modernised the facilities. In 1988 the airport was
bought by a consortium for the purposes of redevelopment. In 1993 planning
permission was granted and construction began of the new facilities. In 1994
Southampton International Airport was established in name and opened by Prince
Andrew. The airport is located four miles north of Southampton City close to
the M27 motorway J5.
Facilities - Facilities at Southampton Airport
include a baby care room, lost property office, post office, a first aid room
and smoking areas. Check in desks are located in the main concourse on the
left.. There is a Barclays bank ATM next to the bureau de change on the main
concourse.. Facilities for disabled passengers using Southampton airport
include a dedicated lift, induction loops, adapted payphones for people using
hearing aids, reserved parking and specially designed toilets.. .
Food - the main food outlets inside the airport are
as follows: - The Aura provides a choice of sandwiches, starbucks coffee, and
bar with snacks.
Shops - the main shops inside the airport are as
follows: Shops at Southampton Airport include:- WHSmith which sells books,
magazines, snacks and stationery. Also, World Duty Free sells duty free
tobacco, skincare, cosmetics and watches.
Connecting Airlines - the main airlines that fly to
and from this airport are
Car Parking - There is a short term and long term
car park next to the Terminal.
Business Travellers - The is a BA and flybe lounge
at Southampton Airport. Business passengers can access the internet using the
wireless LAN for their laptops and mobile. There are also pay as you go stand
alone fixed terminals in the departure lounge.
Getting There and Local Travel Connections - getting
there by road is simple... From M27 J5 follow signs to the airport. From
Oxford use the A34. . The main train connections are as follows: Southampton
Airport Parkway is connected to the airport. There are 3 fast trains to London
Waterloo every hour.. To reach the airport by taxi Taxis are provided by
Airportcarz which are based on the main concourse .. To use either bus or
coach to get there Bus' to and from the airport are the 101 between the
airport and Southampton University and the city centre. Also the Uni Link
service and Solent Blue Line leave from Southampton Airport Parkway Station.
Local Tourist Attractions Near to Southampton Eastleigh
Airport - Southampton's tourist attractions include:- Southampton harbour
to view the worlds most famous cruise ships like the QE2, Oriana, Aurora and
Arcadia. The New Forest provides break taking natural views across the
Hampshire countryside. The Fourteenth and Fifteenth century City Walls remain
including the Bargate, built by the Normans can be viewed. The Maritime Museum
displays local port trading history including references to the Titanic
disaster. The Medieval Merchant's House is a fine example of early English
trading. The Hall of Aviation show the history of Solent aviation. The
Southampton City Art Gallery shows a collection and national local works.
Airport Contact Details - the website address is
http://www.southamptonairport.com/ and you can call them on (023 8062 0021).
BAA Southampton: Welcome to Southampton Airport - Official Southampton Airport
website - live flight arrivals, timetable, travel information, services and
company information.. The address of the airport is Wide Lane, Southampton ,
Hampshire , SO18 2NL. The airport codes are ICAO Code:EGHI and the IATA
Code:SOU
Guide to Southampton Eastleigh Airport