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9th Oct 2005, 00:14

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John Eacott

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Much as the tree huggers and developers would like it to close, part of the airport (50 year?) lease from the Feds, requires it to remain an operating airport.

Also, ISTR that 70% of the site and buildings, including RW35/17, are heritage listed