Quote: "Live in Surrey
Base of potential passengers being bigger at LGW ?
Base means nothing unless there is a propensity to fly and solely use the airport?
Live in Surrey so supposedly am in LGWs catchment area as are friends and neighbours. Of those who actually fly, they are just as likely to fly from any London airport and include Bournemoth into that calc as well.
I would say LHR is the airport most use despite LGW being a lot closer then LGW just above STN with LTN and BOH coming behind but even BOH does ok.
I must admit not to knowing anybody who flies more than once a year who will soley use one airport."
All depends on the part of Surrey. For much of Surrey LHR is the nearest and the airport of choice, particularly in the west (straight up the M3 from Camberley), or the north (490 bus from Richmond for instance).
On the other hand, from Croydon, its a short train ride to LGW. Those on the same railway line can also access LTN quite easily. From Woking, SOU is an easy train ride away.
STN is not an easy journey from any part of Surrey.
Much depends on availibility of destination which favours LHR and LGW, as well as price, timings, convenience, etc..
Last edited by Fairdealfrank; 1st Apr 2013 at 17:50.