GatewayEast

One of Yorkshire's largest development opportunities. GatewayEast is a modern, mixed-use site with outstanding national connectivity and home to South Yorkshire's airport.

GatewayEast presents a range of mixed-use development opportunities and has almost 100 business units aready built (occupied or available).

The site also offers a supportive environment for the development of aviation related activities on land at the airport and on adjacent property.

Airport progress:

  • 12 June 2025: An interim Operations Director with a wealth of experience and proven tack record from East Midlands has been appointed. We are working with Department for Transport, CAA, Trax International and Cyrrus to undertake our Airspace Change Process and Aerodrome Certification, this includes purchasing and installing big ticket items such as; Radar, Air Traffic Control, Fire Equipment and Landing Lights. The next stage is the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Gainshare decision in September.
  • 4 February 2025: Germany-based Munich Airport International GmbH (MAI) is to provide operational and management services to FlyDoncaster, the airport’s operator – a wholly owned City of Doncaster Council (CDC) company - along with FP Airports Ltd, aviation sector specialists in the UK, to progress the airport’s reopening. CDC has established FlyDoncaster and has started the mobilisation of the airport.
  • 21 March 2024: A lease to take over the former Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) had been signed. The 125-year lease will help to ensure the future of the airport site with an ambition to return planes to the skies. The announcement follows over a year of detailed and complex negotiations with landowners the Peel Group.

For more information contact Alex Dochery

4m sq. ft. of development space already consented through planning

GatewayEast offers occupiers an ideal location for an office HQ building, office space and high-tech manufacturing or distribution warehouse units.

The site benefits from excellent connectivity and infrastructure with significant growth potential.

Recruitment and training support for GatewayEast businesses

Advance GatewayEast Academy offers recruitment opportunities from over 70 businesses already located on the site and assist with their skills and training needs. Companies looking to locate at the site can also receive bespoke recruitment support. 

Advance GatewayEast Academy supports local businesses in finding the best candidates for their roles.

Last updated: 08 July 2025, 15:04