Yankee
23rd Mar 2004, 07:53
According to Radio Solent the last 6 light GA aircraft have been given notice to quit BAA’s Southampton Airport in light of the 62% increase in passengers over the last year. More apron space is required, so they have to go. Main grumble seems, as usual, lack of consultation, although they have now agreed to talk direct to operators concerned to ease the transition. If they can’t find space to park based aircraft, doesn’t look good for visitors.
Lee on Solent would be good if it could be developed as the GA airfield for the Solent, but no doubt Soton would have a moan about that if it started infringing their operations.
Bournemouth guys, about time you started getting your heads together to represent the GA community down there as I have tried before. Your time could come, best be prepared, there may be plenty of space, but pricing out is a definite possibility.
Lee on Solent would be good if it could be developed as the GA airfield for the Solent, but no doubt Soton would have a moan about that if it started infringing their operations.
Bournemouth guys, about time you started getting your heads together to represent the GA community down there as I have tried before. Your time could come, best be prepared, there may be plenty of space, but pricing out is a definite possibility.