BRS - Bristol Information

During the late 1920’s a group of local businessmen managed to raise £6,000 through public subscription to inaugurate a flying club at Filton Aerodrome, which became the birthplace of Concorde.

These pioneers had attracted so much interest in their project that they became more ambitious and decided to develop a fully-fledged airport for Bristol. An area of farmland at Whitchurch was bought and the new airport began.

May 1930 saw the opening of Bristol Airport by HRH Prince George. During this period Bristol was only the third civil airport in the country.

In the 1950’s it was decided that the land at Whitchurch was unsuitable for expansion and Lulsgate Bottom Airfield, an RAF base, was purchased to become the new city airport.

The 1960’s saw an extension to the terminal building, the runway being lengthened and a new 5,000 square foot transit shed constructed for the many freight agents who where beginning to establish their operations at the airport.

Bristol International Airport now handles almost 4 million passengers a year to over 27 destinations with over 11 airlines and has become the UK’s fastest growing major regional airport with facilities to match.

How to get to Bristol International Airport
Bristol International Airport is located 8 miles south of Bristol City Centre.

From the North - Leave the M5 at junction 18 (signposted A4 Bristol & Airport). Take the A4 towards Bristol following signs for the airport. Go past Bristol City Football ground and connect with the A38 towards Taunton, the airport is situated 8 miles South of Bristol on the A38.

From the south - Leave the M5 at Junction 22, at roundabout take 3rd exit signposted A38. At East Brent roundabout joining the A370 take 2nd exit signposted A38 & airport. Continue on this road for approx 11 miles, airport is on the left.

From the east - Exit the M5 at junction 18 (signposted A4 Bristol & Airport). Take the A4 towards Bristol following signs for the airport. Go past Bristol City Football ground and connect with the A38 towards Taunton, the airport is situated 8 miles South of Bristol on the A38.

From Bath (South East) - Follow the A4 towards Bristol, bear left onto the A4174 signposted Ring Road. Continue to follow signs for Airport and A38 Taunton.

From South Wales - Follow M4 over the second Severn Crossing. At junction 22 branch left to join M49 (Signposted South West) and then join M5. Leave the M5 at junction 18 (signposted A4 Bristol & Airport). Take the A4 towards Bristol following signs for the airport. Go past Bristol City Football ground and connect with the A38 towards Taunton, the airport is situated 8 miles South of Bristol on the A38.

The nearest petrol station to Bristol International Airport is the Nailsea Service Station, Stock Way South, Nailsea, Bristol, situated 2 miles away.

map - Bristol Airport