Representation by Jonathan Bailey
- Date submitted
- 14 September 2018
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Manston is an airport with a illustrious past and important future, both for the local area and the nation. During a recent flight from London Gatwick, it took an hour and a half to taxi and take off. We were advised by the Captain that this was now an everyday occurrence due to the airport being well over capacity. By allowing the reopening of Manston for cargo flights, much needed passenger slots could be freed up, this also applies to London Heathrow. I fully understand the concerns of those who are worried about the noise, however living near an airfield they must understand that these facilities can and will operate 24hrs a day. I'm sure many have taken an early morning or late night flight from Gatwick and not complained! The benefits for the local area and region from the reopening of the airport are unimaginable. The schools, surgeries and infrastructure of Thanet are already 'bursting at the seams' so to create more homes on the site will inevitably impact on all those living on the isle, rather than the few living under the flightpath.