These photos showcase how the airport became a gateway to the world during the decade. It also features some familiar sporting faces and news stories from back in the day. READ MORE: 39 unseen photos of Leeds Bradford Airport from the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

7. November 1996
New Zealand All Black rugby winger Jonah Lumo arriving at Leeds Bradford Airport | jpimedia Photo: Justin Lloyd


9. November 1991
Rolling out the barrel at Leeds Bradford Airport as Aspro Holidays launched their new holiday brochure. | jpimedia

10. November 1992
This Danline 540 sweeper was bought to help clear snow, slush and ice from the apron and runway. | jpimedia

11. August 1993
This stunt prompted calls for airport director Gordon Dennison to resign after he unveiled a battery-powered 'plane' which he said could make Leeds Bradford the world's first truly silent airfield. | jpimedia

12. January 1993
Pilot Peter Clapham pictured on the apron as he prepares for the launch of new airline Yorkshire European Airways. | jpimedia

