Watch the historic moment giant jet lands at Doncaster Sheffield Airport for first time since 2022
It marked an important milestone in the airport’s reopening journey
This is the jaw-dropping moment a giant jet lands on the Doncaster Sheffield Airport runway for the first time in four years.
2Excel Aviation’s Boeing 727, which is part of the emergency Oil Spill Response fleet , landed on the tarmac around 11.10am on Tuesday, 28 April completing its short flight from Southend, four years since the airport was closed in 2022.
The footage shows the jet approaching the runway before landing on the tarmac.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport boss Christian Foster said: “We’ve been working with 2Excel since we took over operation of the site in March 2024 and today marks a historic milestone.
“It’s a hugely impressive aircraft and it’s great to share this moment.”
Simon Hinchley, Executive Director – Airport Operations at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, said: “This flight is not just symbolic - it is about operational readiness.” It confirms that Doncaster Sheffield Airport is moving from planning into practical delivery, and it marks the beginning of a phased programme of testing and activity that will support our safe and sustainable return to full operations.”