Originally Posted by
manrow
I agree, it also has a rail line running through, but you need to blame the residents of Chipping Sodbury who waged a vigorous campaign years ago, to prevent Filton obtaining planning permission for change of use to a civil airport. They knew the airport was there when they bought their houses etc. etc.
When Bristol city Council were looking to replace Whitchurch due to size constraints they approached The Bristol Aeroplane Company to relocate to Filton and were told that they could not mix a manufacturing plant with a commercial airport and refused Bristol City's request, that's why it went to Lulsgate.
I personally believe it should have gone to Weston Super Mare, plenty of space, but foggy at times.