Originally Posted by
Sotonsean
Stand 1 may look tight but it's been in use on a daily basis with no issues since 1991, when the "new" terminal was completed.
Unlike Stands 2-5, Stand 1 is only used for smaller aircraft such as the ATR and similar sized aircraft.
When originally built Stand 1 was a full size Stand. Sometime after completion of the Terminal the large building to the west of it, I believe called "Solent House", was constructed which required reduction of Stand 1 size.