New London airport
In yesterday's Sunday Times (page 10 News). M.P. Boris Johnson has suggested that the idea of building a new London Airport in the Thames Estuary just off Canvey Island be re-examined.
Can anyone here explain to me why this would NOT be the best and (probably in the long run) cheapest solution for the future of air transportation for London?
Several months ago details of all the options for the four major London Airports were published and all the proposals (as I recall) generated an out-pouring of protest particularly from those who currently live close by or under the various flight paths.
To me the proposed additional runways at each of the existing airports would indicate an excessive amount of taxi time in order to get aircraft from (and back to) the terminal buildings.
A new London airport in the Thames Estuary with dedicated road/rail tunnel links as well as proximity to London City, Southend and Manston for feeder links would seem to be an ideal solution.