The damage cost of carbon dioxide emissions produced by passengers on airport surface access: the case of Manchester Airport

► The carbon footprint of passengers for airport surface access is estimated. ► 'Drop off and pick up' users produce the largest CO2 emissions. ► The total damage cost of CO2 is estimated to be £10.9 million at 2009 prices. ► Car and parking mode has lower CO2 loads than trains per passenger km.