Overview
- The 15‑minute free option at Short Stay 2 ends on January 6, with new tariffs set at £3 for 15 minutes in Short Stay 2, £9 for 15 minutes in Short Stay 1, and £5 for 10 minutes or £10 for 30 minutes in the Express Car Park outside the terminal.
- A free Waiting Zone near Callerton Parkway Metro station offers up to 90 minutes' parking, with a complimentary shuttle initially running every 30 minutes to the terminal entrance.
- Planning permission has been granted at the Waiting Zone site for a 12‑bay ultra‑rapid EV charging station and a drive‑thru coffee shop, with construction expected next year.
- Local councillors and residents criticize the removal of the onsite free drop‑off, warn of spillover parking on nearby streets, and call for a review in autumn 2026, while the airport stresses safety and accessibility.
- Authorities point to a red‑route and other enforcement introduced in 2024, noting only four of 42 parking complaints in 2025 came after September, with continued monitoring by the council and police.