Originally Posted by Yak97
Dosn't RTM still have problems with their local council and is very slot restricted (based on an overall noise rating rather than runway slots)?
Yes
There's little chance of an increase in movements out of RTM.
Although the airport itself is situated in Rotterdam, which gave permission for an increase, the problems are caused by the neighnouring councils in Schiedam and Berkel en Rodenrijs, both of which lie under the flight paths.
It's a pity, because it would be possible to operate a nice little operation out of there. The airport itself is small, but quite pleasant.
I don't know if the fact the airport is owned by Schiphol who wouldn't welcome the competition might be a block on development there too.