CARDIFF AIRPORT & BRO TATHANEnterprise Zone
A longstanding aerospace and defence heritage, a rich pool of manufacturing and engineering skills and an international airport on site.
03000 6 03000
Key Facts
ON-SITE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
WITH EXCELLENT CONNECTIONS TO THE REST OF WORLD BY ROAD, RAIL AND AIR
READY MADE ACCOMMODATION
AND OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP BESPOKE FACILITIES
THREE DISTINCT SITES
WITH AN UNRIVALLED AEROSPACE HERITAGE AND AN EXTENSIVE SUPPLY CHAIN
PRESTIGE LOCATION
HOME TO LUXURY CAR MANUFACTURER ASTON MARTIN
Why choose us
Cardiff Airport and Bro Tathan Enterprise Zone is a leading UK aerospace location, with three distinct sites, an abundance of technical skills and an on-site international airport, all within easy reach of the centre of Cardiff, London’s closest capital.
With an international airport on site, the Zone is perfect for any business with a significant international dimension, requiring fast movement of freight or people throughout the world.
And with luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin now located within the Zone, you’ll be in good company.
Why Choose Us
Well connected
Within easy reach of the M4, and around two and a half hours from London. The Zone’s on-site international airport provides connections to the rest of the world, including direct flights to over 40 destinations.
Skilled Workforce
Join us here and you’ll have the facilities, skills, experience and supply chain that come with more than 50 years’ aerospace and defence heritage – as part of a truly leading location within the UK aerospace industry.
A Broad range of Property
The Zone offers a range of ready-built hangars and workshops ideal for ancillary MRO services, manufacture or R&D - or we can develop to your specifications.
You’re in Good Company
Wales is home to some of the world's biggest aerospace and defence companies, and with British Airways Maintenance Cardiff and luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin based within the Zone, you’ll be in good company.
ASTON MARTIN
In February 2016, Cardiff Airport and Bro Tathan Enterprise Zone beat off competition from more than 20 worldwide locations to secure Aston Martin as its new resident.
The iconic luxury car manufacturer announced its plans to take over the Superhangar to produce the new Aston Martin DBX. Full production is expected to begin in 2020 with the creation of 750 new jobs and a further 1000 in the supply chain.
Read our full Aston Martin case study here.
Why Wales?
There are many reasons why doing business in Wales gives you a distinct advantage – from skills to strategic partnerships, and a tailored approach to financial support. We provide a personal response to business with clear lines of communication with Government. And the links between business and academic institutions grow stronger every year. Wales will continue to develop close relationships with international partners, in Europe and further afield. We have a great story to tell, of an agile and innovative nation with a truly global outlook.
Sector presence in Wales
Find out more
For further information please register your interest at https://businesswales.gov.wales/contact-us specifying 'Cardiff Airport & Bro Tathan Enterprise Zone’, or alternatively call us directly on 03000 6 03000.