The strong performance was driven by an 8.7% rise in turnover to £56.4m and a 1.7% growth in passenger numbers to 2.3 million. Airport director Karan Singh Jandhu confirmed in the business’ latest Companies House filing the focus for 2025 is on expanding services.

Mr Jandhu noted that while North Sea oil and gas activity is expected to remain static, global travel for work continues due to the international footprint of local companies, many of which are also diversifying into the renewables sector.

To enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency, the airport invested £3.7m in capital projects during 2024. Major upgrades included enhanced cabin baggage screening technology to meet legislative changes, runway maintenance, and the addition of EV charging points.

These positive results follow the acquisition of parent company AGS Airports by operator AviAlliance in a £1.53 billion deal. AGS, which also runs Glasgow and Southampton airports, reported a group-wide return to profitability with a £13m profit, reversing a £10m loss from the previous year.

A spokesman for AGS described the results as “encouraging”, stating the group is in a “robust position” and that its route development team is in constant dialogue with airlines about adding new services.