London Luton Airport is one of five major airports serving the Greater London area, located approximately 35 miles north of central London near the town of Luton in Bedfordshire. It handles tens of millions of passengers each year and functions primarily as a base for low-cost carriers. The airport has a single terminal and runway, with origins as a municipal aerodrome dating to the 1930s. It has undergone multiple expansions over the decades to accommodate growing passenger demand. A significant terminal transformation project has been underway to modernise facilities. Luton is particularly associated with Wizz Air and easyJet, which together account for a substantial share of its traffic. The airport serves a wide network of European leisure and VFR (visiting friends and relatives) destinations.