Originally Posted by
Tay Cough
Depending upon the rumours you believe, the "safety reasons" were to make it safe to operate VLJs in and out.
I'd guess that the managers of just about every sizeable airfield in the UK have that ambition.
Noise concerns mean that very few will get it. Personally I think that's a shame for many local economies and the vibrancy of the airfields - but it still won't happen for all the same reasons that Booker stadium thankfully now won't happen.
Sometimes the forces of Nimbyism work in your favour, sometimes against!
G