Bristol Airport Concessionary Travel Scheme Card for Residents

Residents’ concessionary bus pass Bristol Airport would like to remind residents of the Bristol Airport concessionary travel scheme card that they provide for local residents and the benefits it provides. Bristol Airport are pleased to see that many residents make use of the service, so they wanted to provide further information for those who would like to find out more. The bus pass entitles a resident to subsidised travel on the Flyer service to and from Bristol Airport. Using the pass, residents are welcome to get on at the Airport Tavern to pop to M&S, connect with another bus at the Public Transport Interchange or take a flight. Residents are not restricted to only getting on and off the bus at the Airport Tavern, although we recognise for many people this is a convenient stop. If you are a diamond card holder and show this card with the Bristol Airport [...]

Bristol Airport Concessionary Travel Scheme Card for Residents2026-01-30T10:48:04+00:00

Felton Common Runway Approach Lights Consultation

Bristol Airport is consulting on a proposal to move its runway approach lighting that would involve installing lighting columns and fencing on parcels of land within Felton Common. FIND OUT MORE HERE You can find out further information on the proposal and provide feedback in the following ways: Online - visit: www.bristolairport.co.uk /lighting-consultation In person - attend Bristol Airport's consultation event: Thursday 20 November (3pm-8pm) Felton Village Hall BS40 9UP Consultation closes on Friday 19 December 2025

Felton Common Runway Approach Lights Consultation2025-11-11T13:32:30+00:00

Updated statement on parking from Bristol Airport

"Bristol Airport is meeting with local parish councillors, North Somerset Council and the Police to discuss issues around offsite parking/anti-social parking. This year the Airport contributed £50,000 and a further £50,000 in 2025 to North Somerset Council towards a Planning and Parking Enforcement Officer, to help mitigate the potential impacts arising from unauthorised offsite parking or anti-social parking. Any parking that is causing an obstruction or hazard should be reported to the police via the Avon & Somerset Police website."

Updated statement on parking from Bristol Airport2024-10-29T13:08:52+00:00

Update on parking

Backwell Parish Council have been notified that North Somerset Council (NSC) Parking Services visited Church Lane and the surrounding area this morning. The officer spoke to some local residents and took photos of the cars they believe have been parked in connection with airport parking. NSC Parking Services will attempt to trace the operator involved. Backwell Parish Council have also contacted Avon and Somerset Police to raise our concerns. We would encourage residents to continue collecting data and report as appropriate to the airport via email communitycarparking@bristolairport.com and online to North Somerset Council via their website. If a vehicle is causing an obstruction or parked dangerously, this should be reported to the Police via the 'Report parking issues' form on the Avon and Somerset Police website.

Update on parking2024-10-25T13:01:09+00:00

Parking in Backwell

Backwell Parish Council are concerned about the significant increase in inconsiderate parking in our village. This week we have received numerous complaints from our residents particularly in the Church Lane area. The issue appears to be being caused by people seeking alternative parking for the airport and we are not the only village to be suffering from this problem. This issue is likely to exist and will continue whilst the new multi storey car park is being constructed at Bristol Airport. Backwell Parish Council have contacted Bristol Airport directly and have received the following information: This year Bristol Airport has contributed £50,000 and a further £50,000 in 2025 to North Somerset Council towards a Planning and Parking Enforcement Officer. The money has been issued for North Somerset Council to acquire some dedicated resource to mitigate the impacts arising from unauthorised offsite parking or anti-social parking practices. Any inconsiderate or illegal parking [...]

Parking in Backwell2024-10-25T13:01:51+00:00

Bristol Airport – Uber Considerate Contractor Agreement – dedicated email address for complaints

Bristol Airport have been in contact with Uber taxis and discussed various issues relating to inconsiderate parking in the local area, this issue is being faced by other airports too. In addressing the issue Uber have provided updated information and a dedicated email address , specifically for Bristol Airport. Local residents can email the address with details of any bad behaviour experienced.

Bristol Airport – Uber Considerate Contractor Agreement – dedicated email address for complaints2022-07-14T10:24:45+00:00
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