Runway Extension plans
The possibility of extending the runway has got back on the agenda, with a States debate planned for later this year....thus making the use of small Airbus and 737 at full loads possible and new routes and destinations following (perhaps). I was under the impression that scope for the extension at the western end was made when the runway was shifted west to provide sufficient safety run off during the Lagan upgrade. However the latest info I have seen is to extend to east by filling in the valley, and with huge earth works. Is this really planned and if so can anyone explain the logic for it (aside from keeping the St Peters and Torteval politicos on-side?).
PS Do you also find it sad that all press reports emphasise the proposed length would be longer than Jerseys'.