LYDD AIRPORT
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Looks like the major work yet to come:
Lydd to invite bids for 294m runway extension in January
Lydd to invite bids for 294m runway extension in January
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: In the sticks
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The successful bidder will be revealed as soon as the airport, officially called London Ashford Airport, completes planning conditions.
With apologies to the Gallagher Bros;
"All the roads that lead to Lydd are winding"
It's a loooooong way across the swamp before you get to the M20
But good luck to 'em
"All the roads that lead to Lydd are winding"
It's a loooooong way across the swamp before you get to the M20
But good luck to 'em
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SOU is probably nearer! London Southampton Airport anyone?
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there was an old joke around Dublin airport that Ryaniar wanted to rename City of Derry Airport, Dublin North. I tend to agree re names of so called London Airports is Ams going to be London East!!!
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Shortest distance from City of Westminster to Southampton Airport is 78.8 miles, shortest distance to Lydd Airport is 73.2 miles. According to the AA's mileage calculator.
there was an old joke around Dublin airport that Ryaniar wanted to rename City of Derry Airport, Dublin North. I tend to agree re names of so called London Airports is Ams going to be London East!!!
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With the outstanding success of SEN I can not honestly see the expansion plans ever materialising at Lydd and with so much at stake due to Brexit fears it would be foolish to go ahead at this time.
Is there any real need for it anyway as it is an airport in the middle of no where.
Is there any real need for it anyway as it is an airport in the middle of no where.
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The terminal should be made a listed building. I great place to visit and so full of nostalgia. Can't imagine the staff getting stressed through pressure of work.
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I base my light aircraft there in the winter months an excellent facility with great staff and good weather record.Well connected to the motorway network M20 and HS1 rail to Central London from Ashford.My journey times to the airport are very consistent and trouble free.Given the pressures on South Eastern UK infrastructure it has a place supporting peripheral UK aviation activities wishing to avoid the expense and congestion of the oversubscribed main airports. Regards Stampe
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Anyone know the latest regarding the expansion plans?