If they really want to get more pax through the door is it not time to seriously consider remodelling the runway. 1,799m is not good enough for a "London" airport.
Totally agree. Though which end would you extend? at a push you could maybe get another 250m or so at the 05 end, cutting it close to the A127. Certainly can't extend at 23 with Rochford so close
Didn't others have a similar argument on the SOU thread?