Dick Turpin was born in Essex, so that would be a better name for Southend or Boris Island. Famous residents of Hounslow you could name your airport after are Russell Grant or Phil Collins.
If you want to rename Gatwick, famous residents of Crawley are Alan Minter (a boxer, for younger readers), Gareth Southgate (footballer) and John George Haigh (acid bath killer).
At least you won't have to name your local airport after a fictional character.
Last edited by johnnychips; 14th Feb 2013 at 23:40.