Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Doncaster Sheffield Airport
IATA: DSA ICAO: EGCN
Summary
Airport type	Public
Owner	Peel Group
Operator	Doncaster Sheffield Airport Limited
Serves	Doncaster, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Location	Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Opened	28 April 2005
Elevation AMSL	56 ft / 17 m
Coordinates	53°28′31″N 001°00′15″W / 53.47528°N 1.00417°W / 53.47528; -1.00417
Website	flydsa.co.uk
Map
DSA Location in South Yorkshire
Runway
Runway Length Surface m ft 02/20 2,893 9,491 Asphalt
Statistics (2018)
Passengers 1,222,295 Passenger change (17-18) 8.4% Aircraft Movements 18,930 Movements change (17-18) 8.5%
Sources: UK AIP at NATS Statistics from the UK Civil Aviation Authority

Doncaster Sheffield Airport (also known as DSA) is a big international airport in England. It is located near the city of Doncaster in South Yorkshire. This airport helps people travel to many places around the world.

The airport was built on the site of an old air force base called RAF Finningley. It opened its doors on 28 April 2005.

What is Doncaster Sheffield Airport?

Doncaster Sheffield Airport is a public airport. This means it is open for anyone to use for travel. It handles flights for passengers and also for cargo (goods). The airport has a long runway, which is the path airplanes use to take off and land.

Where is the airport located?

The airport is in Doncaster, a town in South Yorkshire, England. It is also close to the city of Sheffield. This location makes it easy for people from both cities and the surrounding areas to use the airport.

Who owns and operates the airport?

The airport is owned by a company called the Peel Group. It is operated by Doncaster Sheffield Airport Limited. They are responsible for making sure the airport runs smoothly and safely every day.

How many people use the airport?

In 2018, over 1.2 million passengers traveled through Doncaster Sheffield Airport. This shows how many people use it for their holidays or business trips. The airport also sees many aircraft movements, which means how many planes take off and land.

What kind of planes use DSA?

The airport's long runway, which is 2,893 meters (about 9,491 feet) long, can handle many different types of aircraft. This includes large passenger jets and cargo planes. The runway surface is made of asphalt, a strong material perfect for aircraft.

Images for kids

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  A statue of the airport's former namesake, Robin Hood