Well done to Lydd after years of effort
Like NorthSouth, I've spent the last four years living up North but originating from just down the road from LYD, in fact I did my PPL from there almost 10 years ago.
However, Ive seen one or two airports in the last few years and I'm afraid I can't exactly see LYD becoming anything more than a small commuter / VIP jet airport. Would FR or EZ move in there, I doubt it.........
Just for info to get the spotters excited, a 757 has better take off / landing performance than a 73 or one of the Airbi 320 variations but I can't see a charter airline going in there even on a 'W' patten. LGW is too close and the road / rail network isn't there yet but here's to hoping it improves.
Lydds best chance is to hope they can grow to a similar level as BLK, which is a similar size, has a matching catchment and similar infrastructure.