LEEDS Bradford Airport has been rated 'good' for accessibility in the latest annual report.
Published by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the 2025/26 Airport Accessibility Report assesses the quality of support services provided to disabled passengers and those with reduced mobility.
The airport maintained its 'good' rating from the previous year, placing it among nine UK airports to achieve this standard, while 19 airports were rated 'very good'.
Anna Bowles, head of consumer protection at the UK Civil Aviation Authority, said: "The progress made in improving airport accessibility over the last decade is encouraging.
"Through our annual assessments, we have challenged airports to raise standards, increase transparency and focus on the needs of disabled passengers.
"The fact that no airport was rated 'Needs Improvement' or 'Poor' this year is welcome, but we cannot be complacent.
"Some disabled passengers still face difficulties when travelling, and with demand for assistance services continuing to rise, airports must continue to invest in assistance services.
"We will consult on a revised version of the Framework later this year as we continue to challenge airports to improve further."
The Airport Accessibility Performance Framework, introduced in 2014, sets out clear standards for assisting passengers with disabilities or mobility challenges.
In that year, thirteen airports were rated as 'poor' or 'needs improvement.'
Since then, airports have invested significantly in services, training, and facilities to raise accessibility standards.
Demand for airport assistance services continues to outpace overall passenger growth, with requests rising by 115.8 per cent since 2015, compared to an overall passenger increase of 23.9 per cent.
Despite this progress, the report highlights ongoing challenges.
The latest Aviation Consumer Survey from the CAA found that while overall passenger satisfaction reached 88 per cent, satisfaction among those with accessibility needs was lower at 82 per cent.
Additionally, 58 per cent of disabled passengers reported difficulty accessing or using airports and flights, with common issues related to walking, standing, or carrying luggage.
The 2025/26 report evaluates the 28 UK airports that handled more than 150,000 passengers during 2025.
The CAA carried out visits to 16 of the largest airports, observing assistance services on approximately 1,400 flights.
The assessment is based on three criteria: meeting waiting time targets, satisfaction survey scores, and meaningful engagement with disabled passengers and advocacy groups through Accessibility Forums.
Leeds Bradford Airport's 'good' rating reflects consistent performance, but further improvement will be needed to reach the highest category.
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