Major investment ahead of 2014 Commonwealth Games kicks off with initial 拢12m spend on facilities and runway improvements

Glasgow airport has announced a 拢25m expansion plan to improve passenger facilities and traffic access over the next two years, the BBC has reported.

The airport will invest 拢12m in 2010, followed by a further 拢13m in 2011. The company expects to spend up to 拢100m by 2014, when Glasgow hosts the Commonwealth Games.

Planned improvements include work on the airport road system, a new food court, a runway lighting system and upgrades to the airfield taxiway.

This is the latest in a series of high profile investments at Glasgow airport. Last year, it opened a 拢31m terminal extension - the biggest single investment for more than a decade.

Amanda McMillan, managing director of Glasgow Airport, said: "These improvements will deliver a better passenger experience, provide enhanced terminal facilities, and improve the efficiency of our taxiway and runway infrastructure.鈥