Manchester Airports Group (MAG) traces its roots back to 1938, when Manchester Airport first opened its doors as a modest airfield serving the North of England. Over the decades that followed, what started as a regional gateway grew into something far bigger - a vision of connecting communities across the UK to the world. In 2001, the Manchester Airports Group was formally established, bringing together aviation expertise and infrastructure ambition under one umbrella. Today, MAG stands as the UK's largest airport group, owning and operating three major airports: Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands - alongside CAVU, its digital travel services business.
With approximately 70% of the UK population living within a two-hour drive of a MAG airport, the group serves as a critical gateway for business and leisure travel alike. In FY24, MAG served 61.3 million passengers across 261 destinations with 58 airlines, contributing £10.6 billion to the UK economy. Sustainability sits at the heart of everything MAG does, with commitments to airport and airline decarbonisation, community engagement, education, and employment support. The group continues to invest in infrastructure, innovation, and its people - united by a mission to make its airports and travel services the number one choice for travellers and airlines worldwide.
