Representation by E J Bates
- Date submitted
- 7 October 2018
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
This airfield presently has one on the longest runways in the country and in its active days was a diversion airfield for aircraft in difficulties. Such a facility not only provided a vital safety function but also avoided the disruption to other airline traffic at London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London Stansted.
If restored to active use it would provide a vital freight hub also freeing up slots at the three congested London airports.