Originally Posted by
Sotonsean
I've seen that CGI video several times now, and every time I view it, I still don't understand why a Satellite 4 is not part of the transformation plans. It would avoid a lot of the planned bussing. It seems like a missing part of a puzzle and makes absolute sense to be built. The whole entire revamped terminal complex, along with four satellites would just finish the airport off.
Are you with me, JW95 👍
Oh I agree with you my friend, as always
I too am perplexed as to why a sat 4 is not being included in the plans (at least for now). IIRC, BAA had actually planned for a future sat 4 which was to be connected via an extension of the existing transit system. Of course now this has all changed with the TTS going, but given STN's passenger numbers now, and where MAG are forecasting them for the future, gate and aircraft stand availability is going to become a major issue, especially with larger aircraft being allocated to STN on a more regular basis. As mentioned above, it looks like MAG have a major project in place for satellite 2 as far as its refurbishment and gate room reconfiguration are concerned, so much of this area will likely be out out of use for an extended time. This will therefore place even further constraints to gate/stand availability.
If MAG do decide on a u-turn (look at what happened with the arrivals building for instance), and decide on a 4th satellite 4, where do people think this would be located? I'd imagine it would replicate a lot of what sat 3 is currently, hence being aimed at FR as its primary user.