33 of the best photos take you back to Leeds Bradford Airport in the 1990s

It was the decade during which Leeds Bradford Airport became a gateway to the world.

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 27th Apr 2024, 11:30 BST

These photos are sure to evoke memories for a generation of holidaymakers who used the airport as a springboard to a well earned break back in the 1990s. The gallery, powered using photos from the YEP archive, also features some familiar sporting faces, fundraising and news stories from back in the day. READ MORE: 31 of the best photos take you back to Leeds Bradford Airport in the 1980s LOVE ;LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails

Leaving on a jet plane. Holidaymakers check-in for a flight to Palma in June 1996.

1. LBA in the 1990s

Leaving on a jet plane. Holidaymakers check-in for a flight to Palma in June 1996. Photo: YPN

An aerial view of the airport from August 1998.

2. LBA in the 1990s

An aerial view of the airport from August 1998. Photo: James Hardisty

Safe landing. A jet makes a dusk approach in June 1993.

3. LBA in the 1990s

Safe landing. A jet makes a dusk approach in June 1993. Photo: YPN

Passengers disembark Concorde in May 1995.

4. LBA in th3e 1990s

Passengers disembark Concorde in May 1995. Photo: YPN

The Red Arrows touched down in July `1998.

5. LBA in the 1990s

The Red Arrows touched down in July `1998. Photo: James Hardisty

Have you spotted the light aircraft in the air? Pictured in December 1990.

6. LBA in the 1990s

Have you spotted the light aircraft in the air? Pictured in December 1990. Photo: YPN

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