Who Owns Manchester Airport Group

Manchester Airport Group (MAG) is primarily owned by a combination of public and private stakeholders. The group’s ownership structure is as follows:

• 35.5% – Manchester City Council
• 35.5% – IFM Global Infrastructure Fund (an Australian investment fund)
• 29% – The nine other Greater Manchester borough councils: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, and Salford City Council

This blend of local government and international investment means MAG is not a wholly public or private entity, but benefits from both public sector oversight and private investment. The arrangement ensures Manchester City Council retains a controlling stake, while the involvement of IFM Investors provides significant capital for investment and growth^[1][3][4][5].

References

• [1] Manchester Airports Group – Wikipedia
• [3] Welcoming new members Manchester Airport Group to SSF UK
• [4] Manchester Airport Group (MAG) – IFM Investors
• [5] Our Leadership Team – Manchester Airports Group