UK Airport Masterplans
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UK Airport Masterplans
The Department for Transport urged all UK airports to provide the public and industry with a masterplan for the future growth and developments associated with each airport.
Which UK airports have already announced their long term plans and what are they? Which are still to come and any guesses as to what is planned?
Can anyone give any indications as to whether the Department for Transport suggestions will make any long-term impact on air travel?
Please keep this diccussion open to any UK airport.
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Which UK airports have already announced their long term plans and what are they? Which are still to come and any guesses as to what is planned?
Can anyone give any indications as to whether the Department for Transport suggestions will make any long-term impact on air travel?
Please keep this diccussion open to any UK airport.
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This link will take you to the processes so far carried out at Bristol (BRS).
The Statement of Intent was published earlier in the year, followed by public consultation. A draft master plan will be prepared in the autumn and the airport hopes to finalise it by the end of the year.
http://www.bristolairport.co.uk/info...velopment.aspx
A brief summary of the main points:
BRS currently carries nearly 5 million pax per year and anticipates between 8-9 million by 2015, which is the year up to which airports must make detailed master plans.
The airport reckons it can accommodate 9 million pax within its current framework but with the addition of an enlarged terminal (up to 80% bigger) and extra aircraft stands - around 30, up from the current (I think) 23. It will also need an adjustment to the taxiway and a taxiway holding area, both at the east end. Rumour has it that the old terminal may be demolished to accommodate the extra stands and taxiway area. There are Green Belt issues to be overcome in respect of some of these proposals.
The airport sees no need for an extended runway or second terminal until after the 9 million annual total is passed. The White Paper anticipates 12 million by 2030 so some tricky decisions will have to be made at some future point.
Any second terminal and further stands beyond 30 in number would almost certainly be south of the runway (all the airport facilities are currently north of the runway), and this would create operational difficulties.
If the airport does continue to grow as forecast someone will have to grasp an uncomfortable nettle in around eight to ten years time.
The Statement of Intent was published earlier in the year, followed by public consultation. A draft master plan will be prepared in the autumn and the airport hopes to finalise it by the end of the year.
http://www.bristolairport.co.uk/info...velopment.aspx
A brief summary of the main points:
BRS currently carries nearly 5 million pax per year and anticipates between 8-9 million by 2015, which is the year up to which airports must make detailed master plans.
The airport reckons it can accommodate 9 million pax within its current framework but with the addition of an enlarged terminal (up to 80% bigger) and extra aircraft stands - around 30, up from the current (I think) 23. It will also need an adjustment to the taxiway and a taxiway holding area, both at the east end. Rumour has it that the old terminal may be demolished to accommodate the extra stands and taxiway area. There are Green Belt issues to be overcome in respect of some of these proposals.
The airport sees no need for an extended runway or second terminal until after the 9 million annual total is passed. The White Paper anticipates 12 million by 2030 so some tricky decisions will have to be made at some future point.
Any second terminal and further stands beyond 30 in number would almost certainly be south of the runway (all the airport facilities are currently north of the runway), and this would create operational difficulties.
If the airport does continue to grow as forecast someone will have to grasp an uncomfortable nettle in around eight to ten years time.
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Southend Airport has just published it's definitive master plan
at www.southendairport.net
at www.southendairport.net
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Southampton airport published its draft master plan a few weeks ago. It includes plans for a new terminal, stands and motorway junction.
http://www.southamptonairport.com/po...00147e120a____^2292ea0bb0022010VgnVCM100000147e120a____^d54597dc2eb12010Vg nVCM100000147e120a____[/url]
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Liverpool Airport is to release to the public its draft of the 'Masterplan 2030' sometime during September 2005.
They are working with forecasts of 10million pax per annum by 2016 and 14.5million pax by 2030, forecasts, I would think, that are on the low side considering that the throughput this year will be between 4.3million and 4.5million.
They are working with forecasts of 10million pax per annum by 2016 and 14.5million pax by 2030, forecasts, I would think, that are on the low side considering that the throughput this year will be between 4.3million and 4.5million.
Luton's masterplan 'Project 2030' is on website www.london-luton.co.uk, link on the home page.
Currently on the website is a consultation masterplan and newsletter only. The full Project 2030 will be published this autumn. It will outline detailed proposals for growth to 2015, and will work towards serving 30 million passengers by 2030 (currently 9 million). This will involve a \'3000 metre\' runway - that\'s about 10,000 ft in English.
That would make Luton half as busy again as Stansted and Manchester are now.
Currently on the website is a consultation masterplan and newsletter only. The full Project 2030 will be published this autumn. It will outline detailed proposals for growth to 2015, and will work towards serving 30 million passengers by 2030 (currently 9 million). This will involve a \'3000 metre\' runway - that\'s about 10,000 ft in English.
That would make Luton half as busy again as Stansted and Manchester are now.
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This will involve a '3000 metre' runway - that's about 10,000 ft in English.
It's 3000 metres in British English. It's only the Americans now who use old Imperial measurements for their runways, and I believe they have the gall to change this definition to 'Federal' measurements.
It certainly felt like Luton had already hit the 30 million when I was there the other Friday - getting through Security anyway - though the new 1st floor lounge is looking quite good now.
Anyhow, to look at all of the BAA interim materplans published so far go to BAA's web site look at the lower right box and click on 'Airport Expansion'.
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BHD's master plan was issued in Jan 2005
www.belfastcityairport.com
from the home page, select "environment and noise complaints" then "airport master plan"
A lot will depend on outcome of current planning review.
www.belfastcityairport.com
from the home page, select "environment and noise complaints" then "airport master plan"
A lot will depend on outcome of current planning review.
